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Auburn hosts Seattle; Florida faces Iowa in tournaments

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2026, 5:18 AM ET

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Auburn, Alabama and Tampa, Florida: Auburn Tigers will host the Seattle U Redhawks in an NIT second-round game Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EDT, while No. 4 Florida will meet the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA second round Sunday at 7:10 p.m. EDT in Tampa. Winners will advance in their respective tournaments; Auburn enters averaging 82.6 points per game while Seattle U is 21-13. Florida (27-7) and Iowa (22-12) bring contrasting efficiencies and top performers such as Thomas Haugh and Bennett Stirtz into matchups that could affect seeding and postseason momentum this week.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular seasons concluded and final records compiled for all teams referenced.
Tournament brackets finalized; Auburn placed in NIT, Florida and Iowa in NCAA bracket.
Media outlets published matchup previews and statistics comparing teams and players.
Covers.com issued a betting pick (Seattle +13.5) ahead of Auburn vs Seattle game.
Games scheduled: Auburn vs Seattle on Sunday evening; Florida vs Iowa Sunday later; Iowa vs Virginia on Monday per previews.

News Intelligence

These games are more than just sports. They're about community pride and local economies. A win for Auburn or Florida can boost morale and bring in revenue. So, whether you're a fan or a local business owner, these games matter. Check the game schedules and support your team.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12

Who Benefited

Teams that win their matchups (Auburn or Seattle U; Florida or Iowa) advance in their tournaments, gaining additional exposure, potential revenue, and improved postseason positioning.

Who Impacted

Teams that lose will be eliminated from their respective tournaments and miss opportunities for further revenue, exposure, and postseason advancement.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Teams that win their matchups (Auburn or Seattle U; Florida or Iowa) advance in their tournaments, gaining additional exposure, potential revenue, and improved postseason positioning.

Who Impacted

Teams that lose will be eliminated from their respective tournaments and miss opportunities for further revenue, exposure, and postseason advancement.