Auburn lost a heartbreaker to Virginia in the Final Four on Saturday night as the Tigers had a controversial late call upend their memorable NCAA tournament run.
Fans of Auburn went from a near upset to a crushing defeat in mere moments as Tigers fans all over the country reacted to the emotional swing on social media.
From Charles Barkley at the stadium, to Auburn students at Toomer’s Corner, the reactions show how things can change so quickly for sports fans at the end of a game.
Agony for Auburn and Charles Barkley. pic.twitter.com/q4biAlCc4L
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) April 7, 2019
Omg everyone thought Auburn won. Trees were rolled. And now it’s awkward pic.twitter.com/xMoGUG28XG
— Grace Remington (@GraceRemiTV) April 7, 2019
An Auburn fan next to me poured beer on his head thinking they won.
— Master (@MasterTes) April 7, 2019
When they eventually lost, he was arrested. pic.twitter.com/ZgbTg63bGX
