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No. 21 Auburn Beats Oregon 84-73 at Players Era Festival

Auburn advances to a meeting with No. 7 Michigan following a defense-driven win that punished Oregon’s turnovers.

Overview

  • Tahaad Pettiford scored a season-high 24 points before fouling out in the closing minute.
  • The Tigers recorded 12 steals, turned 18 Oregon turnovers into 14 points, and gave the ball away only six times.
  • A late 10-0 run broke open a back-and-forth game as Auburn shot 57.1% in the second half.
  • Keyshawn Hall returned from a foot sprain to start and added 18 points with six rebounds.
  • Auburn improved to 5-1 and will face No. 7 Michigan next, while Oregon moves to the consolation side against San Diego State.