Auburn Basketball Season Finished with NCAA Tournament 78-76 Loss to Yale

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John Broome recorded his 14th double-double, but 13th-seeded Yale defeated the 4th-seeded Auburn basketball 78-76 in the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers had a chance to win the game with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but Yale held it strong until the last second.

Trailing by three with 33.6 seconds left, Broome drew a foul and made free throws to pull Auburn within one at 75-74.

Yale made a pair of free throws later to go ahead 77-74, then Auburn basketball missed a 3-point attempt and two tip-in series.

The Bulldogs got the fouls but only made one of two free throws with 13 seconds remaining. Then K.D. Johnson raced to the other end and made a layup, pulling Auburn within two points with 9.4 to play.

Series of play ended with Johnson’s attempt on 3-point for the win, but the ball bounced off the rim as Yale celebrated their upset victory.

Broome led Auburn basketball with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. It was silent in Auburn’s headquarters due to the loss in the tournament’s opening weekend.

When asked what Auburn could learn from the loss, Jaylin Williams said with a grin, “Make free throws.”

Advancing to the round of 32, Yale will play 5th-seeded San Diego State on Sunday - the winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in Boston.

Auburn Basketball Season Finished with NCAA Tournament 78-76 Loss to Yale

Auburn Basketball Season Finished with NCAA Tournament 78-76 Loss to Yale

John Broome recorded his 14th double-double, but 13th-seeded Yale defeated the 4th-seeded Auburn basketball 78-76 in the NCAA Tournament.

John Broome recorded his 14th double-double, but 13th-seeded Yale defeated the 4th-seeded Auburn basketball 78-76 in the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers had a chance to win the game with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but Yale held it strong until the last second.

The Tigers had a chance to win the game with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but Yale held it strong until the last second.

Trailing by three with 33.6 seconds left, Broome drew a foul and made free throws to pull Auburn within one at 75-74.

Trailing by three with 33.6 seconds left, Broome drew a foul and made free throws to pull Auburn within one at 75-74.

Yale made a pair of free throws later to go ahead 77-74, then Auburn basketball missed a 3-point attempt and two tip-in series.

Yale made a pair of free throws later to go ahead 77-74, then Auburn basketball missed a 3-point attempt and two tip-in series.

The Bulldogs got the fouls but only made one of two free throws with 13 seconds remaining. Then K.D. Johnson raced to the other end and made a layup, pulling Auburn within two points with 9.4 to play.

The Bulldogs got the fouls but only made one of two free throws with 13 seconds remaining. Then K.D. Johnson raced to the other end and made a layup, pulling Auburn within two points with 9.4 to play.

Series of play ended with Johnson’s attempt on 3-point for the win, but the ball bounced off the rim as Yale celebrated their upset victory.

Series of play ended with Johnson’s attempt on 3-point for the win, but the ball bounced off the rim as Yale celebrated their upset victory.

Broome led Auburn basketball with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. It was silent in Auburn’s headquarters due to the loss in the tournament’s opening weekend.

Broome led Auburn basketball with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. It was silent in Auburn’s headquarters due to the loss in the tournament’s opening weekend.

When asked what Auburn could learn from the loss, Jaylin Williams said with a grin, “Make free throws.”

When asked what Auburn could learn from the loss, Jaylin Williams said with a grin, “Make free throws.”

Advancing to the round of 32, Yale will play 5th-seeded San Diego State on Sunday - the winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in Boston.

Advancing to the round of 32, Yale will play 5th-seeded San Diego State on Sunday - the winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in Boston.

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