The best game of the opening round of the NCAA Tournament thus far was Auburn against New Mexico State.  The Aggies were the underdogs and battled all the way back to make the finish a thrilling one.

New Mexico State had a shot to win it all from the free throw line, but two misses forced them into that shot for the win after Auburn knocked the ball out of bounds.

The finish was enough to have Auburn fans everywhere sweating, but Charles Barkley's reaction to the events that occurred in the final minutes of the game were hilarious to say the least.

 

“Survive & Advance, Chuck.” 😂 #MarchMadness

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Barkley was a lot calmer and happier once he saw the final shot come up short and Auburn's coach had some advice for Charles after the game.

It won't be easy to keep calm as Auburn will likely face Kansas in the next round, so good luck to Barkley and the Tigers.

(H/T: March Madness)