AUBURN - Auburn basketball got a significant boost with Keyshawn Hall's return from a one-game suspension, helping them overcome Mississippi State in a thrilling matchup.
Hall was a force on the court, putting up a remarkable 29-point, 10-rebound double-double. Tahaad Pettiford continued his hot streak with 21 points, while Kevin Overton contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
With their roster back at full strength, Auburn found itself grappling with a familiar challenge: balancing offensive prowess with defensive resilience. Despite erasing an 18-point deficit, the Tigers couldn't contain SEC-leading scorer Josh Hubbard, who dropped 46 points, leading to Auburn's fifth straight loss.
The stakes are high as Auburn prepares to host Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. The buzz around the NCAA Tournament bubble is intensifying, and this game could be pivotal.
"If you don't win on Saturday," head coach Steven Pearl remarked postgame, "you're probably firmly on the bubble and out of the tournament."
Stay updated with all the action from Neville Arena as the Tigers face off against the Wildcats.
Broadcast Information:
- TV: Tom Hart and former Arkansas head coach Jimmy Dykes will provide play-by-play and color commentary on ESPN.
- Radio: Tune in to WLWI FM (92.3) in Montgomery and WGZZ FM (94.3) in Auburn, or stream the radio call online.
Game Details:
- Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 21
- Location: Neville Arena, Auburn
Since their memorable win over Kentucky on their way to the Final Four in 2019, Auburn has been neck-and-neck with the Wildcats, winning four of their last eight encounters. On home turf, they've claimed victory in three of the last four meetings.
Auburn's 2025-26 Schedule Highlights:
- Nov. 3: Auburn 95, Bethune-Cookman 90 (OT)
- Nov. 6: Auburn 95, Merrimack 57
- Nov. 11: Auburn 93, Wofford 62
- Nov. 16*: Houston 73, Auburn 72
- Nov. 19: Auburn 112, Jackson State 66
- Nov. 24*: Auburn 84, Oregon 73
- Nov. 25*: Michigan 102, Auburn 72
- Nov. 26: Auburn 85, St.
John's 74
- Dec.
3: Auburn 83, North Carolina State 73
- Dec.
6: Arizona 97, Auburn 68
- Dec.
13*: Auburn 92, Chattanooga 78
- Dec.
20*: Purdue 88, Auburn 60
- Dec.
29: Auburn 106, Queens 65
- Jan.
3: Georgia 104, Auburn 100 (OT)
- Jan.
6: Texas A&M 90, Auburn 88
- Jan.
10: Auburn 95, Arkansas 73
- Jan.
14: Missouri 84, Auburn 74
- Jan.
17: Auburn 71, South Carolina 67
- Jan.
20: Auburn 78, Ole Miss 66
- Jan.
24: Auburn 76, Florida 67
- Jan.
28: Auburn 88, Texas 82
- Jan.
31: Tennessee 77, Auburn 69
- Feb.
7: Alabama 96, Auburn 92
- Feb.
10: Vanderbilt 96, Auburn 92
- Feb.
14: Arkansas 88, Auburn 75
- Feb.
18: Mississippi State 91, Auburn 85
- Feb.
21: Auburn vs. Kentucky (7:30 p.m., ESPN)
- Feb. 24: Auburn at Oklahoma (8 p.m., ESPNU)
- Feb. 28: Auburn vs.
Ole Miss (7:30 p.m., SECN)
- March 3: Auburn vs.
LSU (9 p.m., SECN)
- March 7: Auburn at Alabama (7:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2)
All times central. Asterisks denote neutral-site contests.
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