March Madness is here, and the No. 1 overall seed Auburn basketball will start its quest to a national championship against Alabama State.

The Hornets earned the spot to play Auburn following its 70-68 victory over Saint Francis (PA) in the First Four round, clinching the programs first ever tournament victory Tuesday evening.

Auburn comes into the game leading 6-0 in the all-time series with Alabama State. The winner meets Creighton in the round of 32.

Follow along below for live updates, score updates, injury news and more.

• 18:43: Miles Kelly gets Auburn on the board with a 3-point basket.
• 19:56: Auburn wins the opening tipoff

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl sends message to Charles Barkley

The Tigers arrive at Rupp Arena

Auburn injury news

The Tigers will have everyone available Thursday afternoon. Point guard Denver Jones has played on an injured right ankle since the loss at Texas A&M.

Jones told members of the media Wednesday that his recovery will not slow him down during the tournament.

“So, obviously, I’ve been playing through it. It’s getting better daily,” Jones said. “But I feel like the constant playing on it, you know it’s hard for an injury to heal. But that’s kind of the point I’m at right now.”

Auburn will roll with its usual starting lineup for its opening round game.

Jerry Humphrey III covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @Jerryhump3 or email him at [email protected].