Auburn topped Creighton by outrebounding the Blue Jays, 37-27, and by outscoring Creighton's bench, 31-10. Tahaad Pettiford scored a majority of Auburn's bench points with 23 while Chad Baker-Mazara led all starters with 17 points.

For the first time in six years, Auburn basketball is playing beyond the NCAA Tournament's first week. And the Tigers won't be far from home. READY TO WIN MARCH MADNESS? Join USA TODAY's Survivor Pool today Auburn punched its Sweet 16 ticket with an 82-70 win over 9-seed Creighton on Saturday,

Auburn is making its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2019, beating Alabama State and Creighton to get there. Michigan is in the second weekend for the first time since 2022, beating UC San Diego and Texas A&M in the first two rounds.