Auburn needed a key win on the road and earned one on Saturday by defeating Ole Miss, 91-77.
The No. 16 Tigers trailed by as many as 13 in the first half before surging back in the second half to take home the win. Auburn now has its first quad 1 victory, and they become the lone SEC squad without a home loss this season.
Head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] says that his team’s chemistry is fueling their success.
“I think as much as anything they’re beginning to have confidence in each other now. K.D. can make a difference coming off the bench at any time. Chad Baker-Mazara is a really good player that’s so versatile with the way he plays on both ends of the floor. In the first half when Jaylin Williams didn’t play as great, Chaney Johnson is out there playing and defending and making plays. We took a step tonight. We’ll see if we can take another step on Wednesday when we play the first-place team. We’ll be playing for first place in February. It’s good.”
How much did the road win at Ole Miss affect its status within the KenPom rankings? Here’s a look at where Auburn ranks in major categories recognized by KenPom following Saturday’s action across college basketball.