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Murphy, Freeman help Auburn end skid while dealing Kentucky third straight loss, 75-74

KeShawn Murphy totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in a miss with 1.4 seconds left as Auburn ended a five-game losing streak by handing Kentucky a third st...

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

KeShawn Murphy - Provides 25 points, 10 boards Murphy closed with 25 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 24 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 win over Kentucky.

Impact Murphy had his fifth double-double and third in his last five games. Over his last five games, the 6-10 senior has averaged 15.8 points on 53.8 percent from the field with 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak to help their bubble cause. They travel to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Murphy had 16 points and seven rebounds in a loss to the Sooners last season when he was on Mississippi State.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keyshawn Hall - Scores 10, deals seven assists Hall provided 10 points (3-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 victory over Kentucky.

Impact Hall struggled with his shot against the Wildcats but was able to contribute on the boards. He also equaled his season high with assists. In his last five games, the 6-7 senior has converted just 34.5 percent from the field and 36.4 percent on 3-pointers. Hall will try to be more efficient on Tuesday against Oklahoma.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elyjah Freeman - Hits game-winning tip-in Freeman contributed 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 75-74 win over Kentucky.

Impact Freeman scored on a second offensive rebound with 1.6 remaining to give the Tigers the win. After Kevin Overton had his shot blocked, KeShawn Murphy missed a first tip before Freeman grabbed the ball and put it in. The 6-8 sophomore had just his second double-digit scoring performance in the last 10 games. Auburn snapped a five-game losing streak and head to Oklahoma on Tuesday.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Bashir - Healthy to return Bashir (back) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Bashir is eligible to return after his back problems came to an end. That said, he hasn't played since Nov. 19 and has yet to log more than 15 minutes in a game, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in his return to the hardwood.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky takes on Auburn after Oweh's 28-point showing

Kentucky visits the Auburn Tigers after Otega Oweh scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 86-78 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Arizona survived AJ Dybantsa and BYU, Michigan State's top duo put on a show, UConn's women passed a test while UConn's men did not and more...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn

Josh Hubbard made a program-record 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points as Mississippi State blew an 18-point lead and then rallied to beat Auburn 91-85

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mississippi State's Josh Hubbard Was a Bucket in Historic First Half vs. Auburn The SEC’s leading scorer detonated against the Tigers Wednesday.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Keyshawn Hall - Returns with 29 points Hall ended with 29 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 91-85 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Hall missed just one game while suspended for breaking team rules. He played the entire game and had his seventh double-double of the season. The 6-7 senior had his fifth 20-point game in the last six contests. Despite Hall's return, the Tigers lost their fifth straight game. They host Kentucky on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Auburn standout Keyshawn Hall could return at Mississippi State after benching

Auburn’s leading scorer, Keyshawn Hall, is practicing with the team and could return to the court at Mississippi State on Wednesday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Keyshawn Hall - Will play Wednesday Hall (suspension) will be available for Wednesday's game against Mississippi State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hall's suspension for falling short of program standards will end after just one game, as the star forward has been given the green light to play Wednesday. He's been one of the SEC's most productive players this season, averaging 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 33 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Bashir - Game-time call Wednesday Bashir (back) is a game-time decision for Auburn's tilt at Mississippi State on Wednesday.

Impact Bashir hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 20 straight games. However, the junior wing has a shot to return Wednesday on the road against the Bulldogs. He averaged 2.0 points off the bench prior to his extended absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keyshawn Hall - Practicing, status remains murky Hall (suspension) practiced Monday for Auburn and is partaking in practice on Tuesday, per Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com.

Impact Hall missed the Tigers' loss to Vanderbilt on Valentines Day due to a suspension for violating team codes of conduct. It's unclear exactly what situation the star senior forward got himself into, and his status remains unclear for Auburn's game at Mississippi State on Wednesday. Still, the fact that Hall is practicing is a good sign, and in all honesty, the NCAA Tournament bubble-riding Tigers can't afford to hold him out much longer; he averages 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State plays Auburn after Hubbard's 32-point outing

Mississippi State hosts the Auburn Tigers after Josh Hubbard scored 32 points in Mississippi State's 90-78 win over the Ole Miss Rebels

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big 12 bristles at a respect gap after only TCU makes the NCAA's initial Top 16

The Big 12 coaches and players don’t feel they are getting the respect they deserve

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What Steven Pearl Said About Keyshawn Hall's Absence in Loss to Arkansas Auburn Tigers forward Keyshawn Hall did not play in the loss to Arkansas after being benched against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 15 • SI.COM

Tahaad Pettiford - Puts up 27 points, seven dimes Pettiford provided 29 points (11-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 88-75 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Pettiford has strung three straight 20-point games for the first time this season. In the Tigers' four-game losing streak, the 6-1 junior has provided 21.5 points on 47.0 percent from the field and 6.3 assists. If Keyshawn Hall (suspension) remains out, Pettiford will continue to command plenty of offensive opportunities. Auburn plays Mississippi State on Wednesday. Pettiford scored 12 points in the win over the Bulldogs last season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

KeShawn Murphy - Scores 22, grabs 12 boards Murphy ended Saturday's 88-75 loss to Arkansas with a season-high 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Murphy took a greater share of the offense with Keyshawn Hall (suspension) out. His 16 field goal attempts were five more than his previous season high and he had his fourth double-double, all in conference play. The 6-10 senior will likely have a higher usage rate going forward with Hall out. The Tigers will look to snap a four-game losing streak on Wednesday at Mississippi State, his previous team for three seasons.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn

Darius Acuff Jr. tied a career high with 31 points and Billy Richmond III scored a career-high 25 to lead No. 21 Arkansas past Auburn, 88-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Elyjah Freeman - Starts, snags nine boards Freeman provided nine points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), a season-high nine rebounds, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 88-75 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Freeman moved into the starting lineup for Keyshawn Hall (suspension) and played a season high in minutes. The 6-8 sophomore started nine of the first 10 games this season, but had been coming off the bench for the most part in conference play. He is averaging 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Keyshawn Hall - Out indefinitely Hall (suspension) is out indefinitely, according to Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer.

Impact Disciplinary reasons explain why Hall did not play Auburn's latest game and indicate why the Tigers will not have him moving forward, at least temporarily. "Key did not live up to the standards of our program this week. It has been addressed... We'll roll with the guys we finished with against Vanderbilt," Auburn's head coach Steven Pearl announced pregame. While there are no specifics as to what exactly caused Hall's status downgrade, it looks like the HC has accepted moving on without his superstar senior, averaging 20.7 points and 6.8 rebounds this season. Elyjah Freeman started in Hall's absence at Arkansas, though the return of Hall is expected to relegate his teammate back to the bench. Hall has been incredibly excellent this season to the point that Auburn losing him long-term would be monumental, and his return should mean he reclaims his previous role as top cat for the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will Keyshawn Hall play against Arkansas today? Auburn HC Steven Pearl takes brutal decision hours before matchup Keyshawn Hall is a key member of the Auburn Tigers. The guard/forward leads the team in points and rebounds. He's averaging 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 23 games.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"We're trying to work through some things": Steven Pearl takes blame for Auburn's third-straight loss vs. Vanderbilt Steven Pearl cut a frustrated figure as the Auburn Tigers were beaten 84-76 by the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday. It marked Auburn's third straight loss in the 2025/26 campaign.

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Keyshawn Hall - Not playing Saturday Hall (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact The loss of Hall will be huge for Auburn, as the senior forward is averaging a robust 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season. With Hall out, look for Auburn to rely heavily on Elyjah Freeman, Simon Walker and Reed Trapp for wing minutes. Hall will aim to return against Mississippi State on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Murphy, Freeman help Auburn end skid while dealing Kentucky third straight loss, 75-74

Kentucky takes on Auburn after Oweh's 28-point showing

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Hubbard hits program-record 10 3s, scores 46 as Mississippi State blows big lead, beats Auburn

Auburn standout Keyshawn Hall could return at Mississippi State after benching

Mississippi State plays Auburn after Hubbard's 32-point outing

Big 12 bristles at a respect gap after only TCU makes the NCAA's initial Top 16

Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn