Louisville advances to Final Four after victory over Auburn in Elite Eight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Louisville secured an 84-76 victory against Auburn in the Elite Eight on August 10, 1986, in Houston. The game was tightly contested, with both teams shooting over 50% from the field. Louisville took the lead late in the game, capitalizing on free throw shooting by players like Billy Thompson and Milt Wagner. This win marks a significant achievement for head coach Denny Crum, as Louisville qualifies for the Final Four for the sixth time under his leadership.
- •Louisville leads Auburn 84-76 in the Elite Eight.
- •The game featured both teams shooting over 50% from the field.
- •Billy Thompson and Milt Wagner had crucial free throws late in the game.
- •This victory is Denny Crum's sixth Final Four appearance.
- •The matchup prevented another tournament meeting with Kentucky.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Roundball Rewind: Auburn ‘86 Elite Eight
"Another in a series when I rewatch a key game from the past and file a GameCap as if it was played yesterday. As loud as it was in Freedom Hall at the conclusion of the final regular season tussle against Memphis State, when Milt Wagner did what he does — swishing important FTs — […]
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