The No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (31-5) will match up with the No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans (30-6) in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Sunday at State Farm Arena, airing on CBS starting at 5:05 p.m. ET.
In its previous game, Auburn topped Michigan on Friday, 78-65. Johni Broome scored a team-high 22 points (and chipped in one assist and 16 rebounds). In its previous game, Michigan State beat Ole Miss on Friday, 73-70. Jase Richardson scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed zero assists and six boards).
When is Auburn vs. Michigan State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Tigers and Spartans is set to start on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 5:05 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Auburn vs. Michigan State
The Tigers and Spartans will take to the hardwood at State Farm Arena for this matchup on March 30, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS (>Watch on Fubo).
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Auburn Tigers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Preview
Auburn Stats, Odds & Insights
Auburn outscores opponents by 14.3 points per game (scoring 83.6 per game to rank 10th in college basketball while allowing 69.3 per outing to rank 88th in college basketball) and has a +515 scoring differential overall.
The Tigers are averaging 83.6 points, 16.5 more than the Spartans concede.
Auburn makes 9.1 three-pointers per game (57th in college basketball) while shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc (56th in college basketball). It is making 3.1 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 6 per game while shooting 29.6%.
The Tigers are putting up 87.3 points per game in home games. In away games, they are averaging 82 points per contest.
On the offensive side of the ball, Auburn has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 81.5 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 83.6 it has put up over the course of this season.
Michigan State Stats, Odds & Insights
Michigan State is outscoring opponents by 11 points per game, with a +396 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.1 points per game (73rd in college basketball) and allows 67.1 per outing (44th in college basketball).
The Spartans average 78.1 points, 8.8 more than the Tigers give up.
Michigan State knocks down 6 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.6 on average.
The Spartans are scoring more points at home (81.9 per game) than away (73.9).
In its previous 10 games, Michigan State is putting up 75.3 points per game, 2.8 fewer points than its season average (78.1).
Tigers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johni Broome | 34 | 18.5 | 10.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Chad Baker-Mazara | 36 | 12.3 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Tahaad Pettiford | 36 | 11.8 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Miles Kelly | 36 | 11.5 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Denver Jones | 35 | 11 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Spartans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Akins | 36 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Jase Richardson | 35 | 12.2 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Tre Holloman | 36 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Coen Carr | 36 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 36 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
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