Alabama State Hornets

20-16 - 4th in SWAC

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Everything you need to know about Thursday's NCAA tournament games

Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here's a rundown of all 16 games from Thursday.

Highlight: Kelly's heroics lead Auburn past Alabama State

Led by Miles Kelly with seven 3-pointers and a game-high 23 points, the overall 1-seed Tigers take the sting out of the Hornets, 83-63, to advance in the NCAA tournament.

No. 1 overall seed Auburn puts away Alabama State 83-63 to open March Madness

— Auburn is sticking around this NCAA Tournament longer than last year, even if the Tigers didn't play with the energy coach Bruce Pearl wants to see.

Engaged Alabama State and Southern guards make NCAA tournament history

Amarr Knox and DaKiyah Sanders led their respective teams to their first-ever NCAA tournament wins in the First Four.

Dylan Cardwell shocked teammates didn't help him up

Dylan Cardwell looks around in disbelief after hitting the floor and not getting a hand from his Auburn teammates.

Bruce Pearl rolls eyes after Auburn turnover

Tahaad Pettiford's miscue leaves Auburn's coach Bruce Pearl a tad disappointed.

Pettiford dribbles into a 3 and draws the foul

Tahaad Pettiford pulls up and drills a tough 3 while drawing the foul for Auburn.

TJ Madlock's midrange jumper caps off 11-1 run for Alabama State

TJ Madlock sinks a smooth midrange jumper to bring Alabama State within 3.

Amarr Knox Eurosteps through Auburn's defense for the layup

Amarr Knox weaves through the lane with a smooth Eurostep and finishes at the rim vs. Auburn.

Dylan Cardwell pins Shawn Fulcher's layup attempt

Dylan Cardwell rises up and denies Shawn Fulcher's shot with a strong block for Auburn.

SWAC Standings

TEAM	W	L	GB	OVR
Southern	74.1	-	12	20
Jackson State	71.4	5	18	16
Bethune-Cookman	68.6	3.5	16	17
Alabama State	73.1	2	16	20
Texas Southern	72.7	5	17	15
Alcorn State	65.0	9	21	11
Florida A&M	72.1	5.5	17	14
Grambling	66.3	9	22	12
Alabama A&M	73.0	10	22	10
Prairie View A&M	71.4	15	27	5
Arkansas-Pine Blu..	72.3	13.5	25	6
Mississippi Valle..	54.1	16.5	28	3