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Adam Lichtenstein

Miami Hurricanes upset Auburn to make first Sweet 16 since 2016

The Hurricanes will face the Cyclones in the Windy City.

Miami, the No. 10 seed in the Midwest Region, punched its ticket to its first Sweet 16 since 2016 with a 79-61 win over No. 2 Auburn at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday night. Miami will face No. 11 Iowa State in Chicago on Friday.

The Hurricanes (25-10) got off to a quick start, jumping out to a 15-6 lead in the game’s first six minutes. Miami’s defense gave Auburn (28-6) trouble early, and the Hurricanes forced eight first-half turnovers.

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