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Auburn Seeks Steadier Effort as South Carolina Visit Follows Missouri Letdown

Steven Pearl underscores the need for consistent energy after a dispiriting road loss.

Overview

  • Auburn enters Saturday at 10-7 overall and 1-3 in the SEC, with South Carolina matching that record for the 5 p.m. CT game on SEC Network.
  • Pearl said the Tigers cannot "just show up" in league play and must replicate the effort shown in their recent win over Arkansas.
  • The loss at Missouri included 29% 3-point shooting with six makes, and Auburn is 3-6 this season when it shoots below 33% from deep compared with 7-1 when above it.
  • Missouri combined efficient shooting with balance, hitting nine threes and getting at least 18 points from three players.
  • Leading scorer Keyshawn Hall finished with 10 points on 2-for-9 shooting at Missouri, and South Carolina arrives off a 108-74 loss at Arkansas in which Meechie Johnson scored 29.