Auburn Triumphs Over Ole Miss
In a pivotal Southeastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night, Auburn triumphed over Ole Miss with a score of 78-66, marking the Tigers’ inaugural true road victory of the season. Keyshawn Hall was a standout for Auburn, contributing 19 points, while Tahaad Pettiford followed closely behind with 17 points and crucial plays down the stretch. The victory extended Auburn’s impressive winning streak against the Rebels to ten games, bringing their overall series lead to 87-64.
Notable Performances
The game saw another notable performance from KeShawn Murphy, who not only scored 16 points but also matched his career-best with 14 rebounds. Sebastian Williams-Adams chipped in with 10 points, along with two steals and two blocks. Auburn surged ahead after consecutive layups from Pettiford and Murphy were capped off by a spectacular dunk from Elyjah Freeman, pushing the score to 23-19.
Ole Miss’ Efforts
Despite a spirited effort from Ole Miss, who mounted a 14-4 run to close the gap to just 66-63, Pettiford quickly responded with a three-point play, followed by a high-flying dunk and two crucial free throws, which helped Auburn secure their lead in the final minute. Ole Miss’ AJ Storr had a strong second half, finishing with 18 points, while Travis Perry and Patton Pinkins added 15 points apiece, with Perry netting five three-pointers. The loss cut Ole Miss’ three-game winning streak short.
Shooting Performance
In terms of shooting, Auburn struggled from beyond the arc, claiming a mere 12% with only two shots made out of 17 attempts. However, the Tigers flourished at the free-throw line, achieving season-highs of 32 made and 39 attempted.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Auburn will face a significant challenge when they visit No. 16 ranked Florida on Saturday, while Ole Miss is set to take on Kentucky the same day.
