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Auburn Overwhelms No. 15 Arkansas 95–73 Behind Blistering Efficiency

Steven Pearl logged his first SEC win, with Auburn posting 1.377 points per possession to steady course after the Texas A&M collapse.

Overview

  • Keyshawn Hall scored 30 points for the second straight game as Auburn improved to 10-6 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.
  • The Tigers shot 56.7% from the field and 45% from three, produced 1.377 points per possession, and dominated the glass 37-28 with a 20-9 edge in assists.
  • Auburn led by double figures for the final 23:05, pushed the lead to 29 late, and created a 22-point gap that marked Arkansas’ largest deficit of the season.
  • Tahaad Pettiford directed the offense with seven assists and two steals, and KeShawn Murphy contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.
  • John Calipari labeled the showing a “burn the tape” game and criticized Arkansas’ three-point reliance, and freshman Maleek Thomas was assessed a Class A technical after a post-whistle shove.