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Auburn softball in NCAA Tournament Clemson Regional: How to watch, where to buy tickets

Richard Silva, Montgomery Advertiser

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AUBURN — After winning 40 games for the second consecutive season, Auburn softball is heading to the postseason for the 18th time in program history. The Tigers will compete in the Clemson Regional against No. 16 Clemson, Cal State Fullerton and UNC Greensboro.

Auburn finished third in the SEC behind Tennessee and Georgia. The Tigers wrapped up the regular season narrowly above Arkansas and Alabama in the conference standings, but both the Razorbacks and the Crimson Tide were chosen to host regional rounds. Auburn was not.

The Tigers travel to South Carolina for the Clemson Regional for the second straight year, as they were one win away from advancing to the championship game for a chance at a Super Regional appearance in 2022.

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"No matter who you face in the postseason, they are going to be a talented team," coach Mickey Dean said in a release Sunday. "We've got to show up and play clean softball. We've been there before. We know what to expect as far as the stadium and the crowd noise. There's some disappointment (in not hosting), but there is a lot of criteria that the committee goes over to make their decisions. You've got to brush that all aside and get ready to play."

Here's everything you need to know:

2023 NCAA Softball Tournament Clemson Regional: What time do the Auburn Tigers, others play?

First pitch for Auburn: 4:30 p.m. CT, Friday, May 19 vs. Cal State Fullerton

Location: McWhorter Stadium

Other scheduled games: 1 p.m. CT, Friday, May 19. No. 16 Clemson vs. UNC Greensboro

Noon Saturday, May 20. Game 3

2:30 p.m. CT Saturday, May 20. Game 4

5 p.m. CT Saturday, May 20. Game 5

11 a.m. CT Sunday, May 21. Game 6

1:30 p.m. CT Sunday, May 21. Game 7, if necessary

Where can I watch the Auburn Tigers play in NCAA Clemson Regional?

Eric Frede and Madison Shipman will be calling Auburn's first game versus Cal State Fullerton on Friday on ESPN+. Clemson's matchup with UNC Greensboro can be found on ESPNU. TV assignments for the rest of the regional are TBA.

Radio options for Auburn Tigers in NCAA Clemson Regional

Brit Bowel has the radio call on the Auburn Sports Network, 95.9 WTGZ or 99.9 WQNR.

Tickets for access to the entire regional are $50 each and can be purchased online through Clemson using a Ticketmaster account. All of the remaining tickets available are located in the berm, which is a grass hill in the outfield.

Richard Silva is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at rsilva@gannett.com or on Twitter @rich_silva18.

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