Auburn Braces for Stormy Evening
The opening game of the NCAA Tournament that was slated to feature the UCF Knights against North Carolina State has been pushed back to 7:06 p.m. on May 29. The shift comes as Auburn, Alabama, grapples with a line of severe weather that has forced officials to postpone the contest.
Meteorologists have warned that a 70 percent chance of evening precipitation will bring showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., with another storm system possible between 7 and 10 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a watch for the area, urging fans and participants to stay alert.
Milwaukee’s Surprise Victory
Earlier in the day, Milwaukee had stunned the host Tigers with a 13‑8 victory, a result that now sets up a potential matchup between the winner of the delayed UCF‑North Carolina State game and the Milwaukee squad. That game itself was briefly interrupted by lightning detected within an eight‑mile radius.
The rearrangement reshapes the regional bracket, giving both teams extra time to adjust strategies while the weather threat looms. Chris Boyle was among those tracking the weather developments as the new kickoff time approaches.
Fans planning to travel to Auburn will need to account for the later start and the possibility of further weather‑related interruptions. Organizers have said they will keep the public updated as conditions evolve.