St. Francis would be a new opponent for Auburn, having never faced the Tigers in the program’s history. Auburn is more familiar Alabama State, having faced the Hornets six times in its history. The most recent was an Auburn win in December 2023. The Tigers are 6-0 all-time against Alabama State.

The Tigers won't know who they're facing until Tuesday night, when Alabama State and Saint Francis tip off at 5:40 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. It's one of four "First Four" matchups that'll take place between Tuesday and Wednesday.

In something of a surprise, both North Carolina and Texas slid in off the bubble, while Indiana, West Virginia, and Boise State did not.