Auburn had lost to Kentucky twice during the regular season, but earned its first ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four after the Tigers downed the Wildcats 77-71 in overtime. Kentucky was led in scoring by PJ Washington in finishing 30-6.
Auburn had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation but missed a three point shot that would have broke a 60-60 tie. The Tigers has last made an appearance in the Elite Eigjt in 1986 when they lost to Louisville. Auburn will meet Virginia in one of the National Semifinals on Saturday in Minneapolis.