Auburn has secured the No. 4 national seed for the NCAA tournament, marking the program's consistent excellence with three consecutive top-four seeds. This weekend, Auburn will host UCF, NC State, and Milwaukee in the Auburn Regional, with Head Coach Butch Thompson expressing gratitude to the players, fans, and administration for their support. Auburn's postseason appearance ties its best-ever seeding and highlights its strong history, boasting a 54-35 record in regional play. The Tigers will begin their pursuit of a super regional by facing Milwaukee on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • Auburn's record is 38-19, 17-13 SEC, ranking No. 3 in RPI.
  • The Tigers have a 14-4 regional record under Coach Butch Thompson's leadership.
State of Play
  • Auburn will face No. 4 seed Milwaukee at 12 p.m. CT on Friday.
  • The regional includes No. 2 seed UCF and No. 3 seed NC State, with games scheduled at Friday at 5 p.m.
What's Next

The winners from the Auburn Regional will advance to next week's super regional, intensifying each matchup's stakes significantly. Auburn aims to leverage its home-field advantage to progress further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Auburn's hosting of the NCAA Regional showcases its strong program and offers a crucial opportunity for advancement. The Tigers' blend of experience and local support may be key in their quest for postseason success.