Auburn had floated in “must-win” territory for a little over a month, and the case was no different heading into Saturday. If anything, the day’s contest was as much a
Another loss would have furthered the Tigers’ nearly month-long spiral of defeats. A win, however, would be a much-needed morale boost that vaulted Auburn into a comfortable likelihood for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
People are also reading… Based on Teamcast’s pregame projections, Auburn’s chances of earning an at-large bid at the NCAA Tournament would’ve fallen to 55.7% with a loss. Instead, a win vaulted Auburn to an 89.3% chance of bid, projecting it as an 8 seed. With 5:47 remaining, Auburn scored 17 of Saturday’s final 22 points. Wendell Green Jr. led the Tigers with a game-high 24 points and Johni Broome had 17 as well. Williams and Allen Flanigan, both of whom were honored pregame in Senior Day festivities, were Auburn’s only other scorers in double figures, with 13 and 16 points, respectively.“J-Will has just been a rock,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said. “Seven assists, no turnovers and eight rebounds. What an incredible Senior Night it was for him.
In several aspects, the Tigers overcame. As a team, Tennessee had an impressive performance from beyond the arc, making just under half of their 3s, on an 8-of-17 night. Four of their nine misses from deep also came in the final 6:13.
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