Both Auburn and Alabama advanced in NCAA basketball tournament
Thursday was a big day for college basketball fans and particularly those of Auburn University and the University of Alabama. The two big state Southeastern Conference schools won their opening round men’s basketball games before packed crowds in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena. Auburn defeated Iowa 83 to 75. Auburn’s victory was led by Sophomore Johni Broome, who had 19 points, twelve rebounds, one assist, and five blocked shots in the game. The 6’10” forward is a native of Plant City, Florida. Jaylin Williams had 11 points, two rebounds, and two assists in the win. The 6-foot-8-inch forward is a native of Mahunta, Georgia. Tre Donaldson had 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 13 minutes. Donaldson is a 6-foot-two-inch freshman guard from Tallahassee, Florida. Allen Flanigan had 10 points, ten rebounds, and four assists. The 6-foot 6-inch senior guard is from Littlerock, Aransas. Wendell Green Jr. had 15 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Green is a 5-foot-11-inch Guard from Detroit, Michigan. K.D. Johnson had 11 points. The 6-foot senior guard is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. Auburn will play Houston next. Auburn made the final four in 2019. Alabama defeated Texas A&M Corpus Christi 96 to 75. Nick Pringle had 19 points and fifteen rebounds. Pringle is a 6-foot-9-inch Junior forward from Seabrook, South Carolina. Mark Sears had 15 points, one rebound, and three assists. Sears is a 6-foot-1-inch Junior guard from Muscle Shoals. Jahvon Quinerly had 13 points, one rebound, and one assist. He is a 6-foot-1-inch Senior guard from Hackensack, New Jersey. Noah Clowney had 10 points and four rebounds. He is a 6-foot-10-inch Freshman forward from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Charles Bediako had 9 points and eight rebounds. Bediako is a 7-foot-10-inch Sophomore center from Bradenton, Ontario. Nimari Burnett had 11 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Burnett is a 6-foot-4-inch Sophomore guard from Chicago, Illinois. The Tide’s best player, Brandon Miller, did not score. Alabama will play Maryland next. Both teams are now in the final 32 teams. If they win, they will advance to the Sweet 16. To connect with the author of this story or to comment, email brandonmreporter@gmail.com.
