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TIGERS ON THE BRINK: Auburn Basketball’s Postseason Fate Hangs in the Balance – Can They Secure a Spot in the Big Dance with a Strong SEC Tournament Showing?

TIGERS ON THE BRINK: Auburn Basketball’s Postseason Fate Hangs in the Balance – Can They Secure a Spot in the Big Dance with a Strong SEC Tournament Showing?

 

Auburn, AL – As the college basketball season enters its final stretch, the Auburn Tigers find themselves on the precipice of uncertainty. With a 20-10 overall record and a 9-9 mark in the Southeastern Conference, Bruce Pearl’s squad is squarely on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. As the team prepares to take on the best of the SEC in the conference tournament, the question on everyone’s mind is: can the Tigers do enough to secure a spot in the Big Dance?

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*AUBURN’S POSTSEASON RESUME*

Auburn’s postseason resume is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the Tigers have secured several impressive victories, including wins over ranked opponents like Tennessee and Arkansas. They also boast a strong non-conference schedule, with victories over teams like Northwestern and Saint Louis. On the other hand, Auburn has struggled with consistency, suffering several head-scratching losses to teams like Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.

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*BRACKETOLOGY PROJECTIONS*

According to the latest bracketology projections, Auburn is currently listed as one of the “Last Four In” teams, meaning they would likely be headed to the NCAA Tournament as a 10 or 11 seed. However, with several other bubble teams vying for spots, the Tigers can ill afford to take their foot off the gas. A strong showing in the SEC Tournament could be the difference between making the tournament and being relegated to the NIT.

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*COACH BRUCE PEARL WEIGHS IN*

“We know we’re on the bubble, and we know we need to take care of business in the SEC Tournament,” said Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. “Our guys are focused and ready to go. We’re looking forward to the challenge.”

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*FANS ON EDGE*

Auburn fans are on edge as they await the team’s fate. “I’m nervous, but I’m also confident,” said longtime fan Emily Wilson. “I think we’ve got the talent and the coaching to make a deep run in the tournament.”

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*WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE TIGERS?*

Auburn’s SEC Tournament opener is set for Thursday, March 14, against an opponent to be determined. The Tigers will need to win at least two games in the tournament to feel secure about their NCAA Tournament chances. With the pressure mounting, Auburn will look to draw on its experience and resilience to make a strong push for the Big Dance. Will they be able to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, or will their season come to a close in the SEC Tournament? Only time will tell.

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