GALLERY: First half photos from Auburn's battle with Iowa in the NCAA tournament

Here are some photos from the first half of action.

For the fourth time in the last five seasons, Bruce Pearl will bring Auburn to the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers (20-12) have earned a 9-seed in the Midwest Region of the bracket. They will face off against the 8-seed Iowa Hawkeyes in the opening round. Auburn gets Iowa in Birmingham, Alabama, just a two-hour drive from the Plains.

The Tigers lead the Hawkeyes 34-26 with the second half just underway. Here are some photos from the first half of action.

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Series History

The Auburn Tigers and the Iowa Hawkeyes have never met in the history of their two programs.

How to watch

Auburn vs Iowa tips off at 5:50 central time at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. You can watch the game on TNT.

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