How the miracle of March Madness shined light on Alabama State basketball with last-second win to give the Hornets their first NCAA Tournament victory.

Alabama State won its First Four game on Tuesday with a buzzer-beating shot to earn a matchup against Auburn at Rupp Arena.

Alabama State coach Tony Madlock knows he and his Hornets won’t get much sleep before taking the court Thursday against Auburn.

Houston gave Tennessee a lesson in defensive dominance, shutting down the Vols for a 69-50 win to reach the Final Four for the seventh time. The Cougars held Tennessee to 15 first-half points and 29% shooting overall, including 5 of 29 from 3.

Madness continues with the beginning of the men’s Elite Eight and the end of the women’s Sweet 16. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates and scores.

Auburn star Johni Broome left the game with an apparent right elbow injury after landing awkwardly in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Broome, the top-seeded Tigers' leading scorer and rebounder and an Associated Press All-American,

This year’s SEC has reason to crow after sending four teams to the Elite Eight, which puts it among the strongest conferences in college basketball history.