Social Media Reacts to Auburn's Win over Michigan State in the Elite Eight

The Tigers defeated Michigan State, 70-64, to advance to the Final Four.

Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates by cutting down the nets after winning the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

ATLANTA-- For the second time in program history, the Auburn Tigers have punched their ticket to the Final Four.

Behind a 25-point, 14-rebound effort from Johni Broome, Auburn on Sunday defeated Michigan State, 70-64, giving the program a South Region Title and a trip to the Final Four, where they'll face the Florida Gators in a rematch of a 90-81 loss.

As a result, social media erupted as the Tigers became the final team to advance past the Elite Eight joining fellow one-seeds Florida, Duke and Houston, which marks only the second time in NCAA history that all four one-seeds make it to the Final Four.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

Auburn is heading to the Final Four for the second time in school history. War Eagle! 🦅 @AuburnMBB @coachbrucepearl

— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) March 30, 2025

AU Football Head Coach Hugh Freeze

Couldn’t be happier for my friend @coachbrucepearl and @AuburnMBB on this season and advancing to the Final Four. Excited to keep routing them on!!!! WDE 🦅 https://t.co/7WlcD9vVmA

— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) March 30, 2025

CBS Sports Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein

Johni Broome with a ridiculous effort today.

25 points.

14 rebounds.

And an emotional, inspirational return to the court in the second half after an elbow injury.

This is March. https://t.co/cNuXeFejt5

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 30, 2025

Michigan State Alum and NBA Legend Magic Johnson

I want to thank MSU Coach Izzo and especially all of the players for an exciting and entertaining season! It’s disappointing the tournament run has come to an end with this loss to a strong Auburn team, but this season is one that all Spartans fans should be proud of. I can't…

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 30, 2025

AU Outside Linebackers Coach Roc Bellantoni

War Eagle! https://t.co/QyQCnZ26nP

— Roc Bellantoni (@CoachRoc) March 30, 2025

Fox Sports College Basketball Reporter John Fanta

JOHNI BROOME WWE POP!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/yyVJgaqJFM

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 30, 2025

AU Jungle Student Section President Griggs Blankenburg

Final Four bound! I love this team! #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/y6UCgjWKx3

— Griggs Blankenburg (@thegriggsb) March 30, 2025

AU Alum and Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines

Let’s go! 🐅🦅🎉 https://t.co/ZzfnVWTNBy

— Rowdy Gaines (@RowdyGaines) March 30, 2025

Former AU Quarterback Jason Campbell

It’s great to be an Auburn Tiger!! War Eagle!! Congratulations to @AuburnMBB on going to the Final Four!!

— Jason Campbell (@JCam_17) March 30, 2025

AU Baseball Coach Butch Thompson

Hear Hear WAR EAGLE! https://t.co/nZzI3FEy71

— Butch Thompson (@3strikes_AU) March 30, 2025

Former AU Basketball Player Zep Jasper

WAR DAMN EAGLE 🦅

— Zep Jasper🏋🏾‍♂️ (@Rip_quan5) March 30, 2025

Co-Head Softball Coach Chris Malveaux

BIG TIME! WDE 🦅 https://t.co/5BJ9E4StqZ

— Chris Malveaux (@CoachMalveaux) March 30, 2025

Former AU Basketball Player Kenny Gabriel

TO THE FINAL 4 WE GO!!!!!!!

WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!

— Kenny Gabriel Sr. (@DaBoyKG22) March 30, 2025