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Auburn Rallies Past South Alabama to Open NIT 78-67

Kevin Overton’s seven second-half threes powered the tournament’s top seed into the next round.

Overview

  • The Tigers overturned a 36-30 halftime deficit with a 13-2 burst to start the second half and controlled the closing minutes.
  • Overton scored all 21 of his points after the break, hitting seven 3-pointers to swing the game.
  • Keyshawn Hall added 21 points and six rebounds, with Kaden Magwood contributing a career-high 14 in his first action since Jan. 6.
  • Tahaad Pettiford posted 11 points, five rebounds and four assists, and Elyjah Freeman grabbed 10 boards with four assists.
  • South Alabama’s Chaze Harris led all scorers with 29 points plus eight rebounds and six assists as Auburn, now 18-16, advanced from Neville Arena.