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It’s been 15 years since Auburn made the NCAA Tournament. Here are 15 facts from back then. | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

On Friday, Auburn’s NCAA Tournament drought will finally end.

Auburn’s First Round matchup against College of Charleston will be a special one, as it will be the first time the Tigers have played an NCAA Tournament game since 2003. The 2002-2003 Auburn squad not only made the tournament for only the third time in 16 years, but they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for only the fourth time in program history.

Auburn ultimately lost its Sweet Sixteen game 79-78 to Syracuse, the eventual national champion.

To commemorate the 15 years that have passed since the Tigers last made it into March Madness, here are 15 facts from March 2003.