The No. 18 Auburn Tigers got the job done on Wednesday, defeating Georgia State, 72-64 at Neville Arena.
Auburn shot 66% from the field in the second half, which was a huge improvement from the 32% shooting that doomed them in the first half. Jaylin Williams led the team in scoring with 20. The game was his first 20-point performance since the 2020-21 season.
How did the win over the Panthers affect their recent position in the KenPom rankings? The Tigers dropped in several categories but remain among the nation’s best in a few areas.
Next up will the first leg of the west coast trip, as Auburn visits USC in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Trojans are 8-3, with wins over BYU, Cal, Oregon State, and most recently, Long Beach State.
Here’s a look at where Auburn ranks in the major categories that make up the KenPom rankings.