March Madness 2025: SEC’s Historic Final Four Push

The SEC is making history in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Can it dominate the Final Four

No. 1 seed Auburn secured an Elite Eight spot with a dominant 78-65 win over Michigan.

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SEC teams won 88.9% of non-conference games this season, proving their strength.

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14 of 16 SEC teams made the NCAA Tournament, setting a new record.

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Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama are keeping the SEC’s Final Four dream alive.

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– Florida vs. Texas Tech – Alabama vs. Duke

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– Tennessee vs. Houston – Auburn vs. Michigan State

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The tournament has become a showdown between the SEC and top challengers from other conferences.

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Only the 2016 ACC and 2009 Big East had four Elite Eight teams—but not in separate regions.

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Auburn’s top-tier talent, Alabama’s sharpshooting, and Tennessee’s elite defense lead the way.

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No conference has ever sent four teams to the Final Four—will the SEC be the first

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The SEC is on the brink of an unprecedented feat. Stay tuned for history in the making!

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