Buzzer-beaters are more common in the earlier rounds of March Madness when there are more games. The Round of 64 has 32 games, for example, while the final three rounds have just seven games combined. There are simply more chances for buzzer-beaters in earlier rounds. The deeper you get into the tournament, the less common they become.

Auburn got off to a slow start at the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Thursday. But Alabama State felt the wrath of the Tigers soon enough. With just 1:48 remaining in the first half, 1-seed Auburn held just a 32-31 lead over the 16-seeded Hornets in South Regional action.