Ole Miss to Host Auburn in Men’s Basketball Tuesday Night Matchup

Oxford, Miss. — The Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball team is set to host Auburn in a SEC matchup Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at SJB Pavilion. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU, with Dave Neal calling the action alongside analyst Dane Bradshaw, according to university officials.

Ole Miss enters the game with an 11-7 overall record and a 3-2 mark in SEC play. The Rebels are coming off consecutive road wins and aim to secure their first victory over Auburn since the 2020-21 season. The Tigers, also 11-7 overall and 2-3 in conference, are led by first-year head coach Steven Pearl.

The series between the teams is nearly even, with Auburn holding an 86-64 lead in their all-time matchup. Ole Miss leads in Oxford, 43-27, but has struggled in recent meetings. The last time these teams met was in the SEC Tournament in March, where Auburn won 62-57 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ole Miss’s Dre Davis scored 12 points in that game, while Auburn’s Johni Broome posted 23 points and 15 rebounds.

Ole Miss is highlighted by key players such as senior guard AJ Storr, who has been instrumental in recent wins. The team is known for its disciplined play, averaging just over 10 turnovers per game this season, a top 40 national ranking. Their defense, led by forwards like Malik Dia and James Scott, has been a strength, with the team averaging nearly 5 blocks per game.

On the Auburn side, Keyshawn Hall leads the Tigers offensively with an average of 20.2 points per game. Auburn has notable victories over Oregon, No. 14 St. John’s, and NC State, and is ranked No. 36 in the NET rankings. The game marks an important SEC contest for both programs as they seek to improve their conference standings.

Ole Miss aims to build on its recent success and continue its strong home performance against Auburn, with the game scheduled for Tuesday evening at the SJB Pavilion.

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