The last time the legendary coach brought a team that far in the NCAA Tournament was also in 2019. In that year's Elite Eight, his Michigan State team also took down the No. 1 overall seed to punch a ticket to the Final Four — a memorable 68-67 upset of Zion Williamson-led Duke.
Auburn star Johni Broome left the game with an injured right arm after landing awkwardly in the NCAA Tournament.
Despite turning his left ankle and suffering a right elbow injury, Johni Broome finished with 25 points. His health will be massive for Auburn against the Gators. Florida beat the Tigers 90-81 at Auburn on Feb. 8. Auburn won the regular-season SEC title but Florida won the SEC tournament.
The Road to the Final Four comes to a conclusion on Sunday when the last two tickets to San Antonio are secured. There may not be a "Cinderella" left in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, but the matchups are full of intriguing storylines and star power.
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Auburn Wire on MSNAuburn's March Madness fate projected by USA TODAY Sports expertsA host of USA TODAY Sports writers have submitted their projections ahead of this weekend's NCAA Tournament action