Auburn Tigers NIT Kickoff vs South Alabama

0:00On March 18th, Auburn's Tigers missed the NCAA tournament, but jumped into the NIT this week, though kick off their postseason Tuesday night at home against South Alabama, where their 18-point favorites under coach Steven Pearl. The set of favors Auburn, with up to three straight home games possible before the semi-finals and final in Indianapolis. It's a chance to build momentum right in front of their fans. The team faces a setback without starting center, Keeshawn Murphy, as the senior chose to step away for the rest of the season. That leaves a gap in the front court they'll need to fill quickly. Tip-off comes around 9 p.m., central time on ESPN 2, right after the Kentucky Missouri game wraps up. Fans can tune in for what should be a solid start. Auburn now eyes a deep NIT run to cap off the year on a high note, keeping the basketball buzz alive through March. Made in AI.