Auburn men’s basketball started the NCAA tournament with a 20-point win, despite it not always looking pretty. The Tigers beat Alabama State 83-63, advancing to the NCAA tournament’s Round of 32. Auburn slept walk through portions of the game, but pulled out a double-digit win after losing three of its last four.

Auburn basketball earned a win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday by taking out Alabama State, 83-63 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Auburn is sticking around this NCAA Tournament longer than last year, even if the Tigers didn't play with the energy coach Bruce Pearl wants to see.Miles Kelly made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points,