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Auburn Blasts Queens 106–65 to Close Nonconference Slate, Extend Home Streak to 64

Tougher SEC tests await after a nonconference slate that featured four losses to top‑10 opponents.

Overview

  • Elyjah Freeman scored 27 points off the bench and Kevin Overton added 23, with Keyshawn Hall contributing 18.
  • Auburn hit a season-high 15 three-pointers, led 57-21 at halftime, and forced 14 turnovers.
  • The victory moved Auburn to 9-4 and preserved a nation-best run of 64 straight nonconference home wins.
  • Coach Steven Pearl said point guard Tahaad Pettiford, who hurt his ankle against Purdue, is good after practice.
  • The Tigers open SEC play on the road at Georgia on Saturday after Queens entered ranked near the bottom nationally in defense by KenPom.