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Social media reacts to Auburn’s blow out win over Winthrop

Auburn fans are buzzing following the Tigers’ win over Winthrop on Tuesday night

The Plains are buzzing after Auburn’s 89-65 win over Winthrop on Tuesday night at Neville Arena.

The win was a dominating effort, which is something that Auburn fans were hoping to see after the Tigers’ poor offensive outings in the first two games.

The game saw [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] have his “breakout” performance, as he recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and pulling down 13 rebounds. [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] dropped 16 points in the win as well. Freshman [autotag]Chance Westry[/autotag] saw 17 minutes of action in his Auburn debut and scored five points before getting into foul trouble.

Auburn fans showed their excitement during and after Tuesday’s win. Here is a look at the best tweets following Auburn’s win over Winthrop on Tuesday.

Instant Analysis: Tigers find offensive rhythm in blowout win over Winthrop

The Tigers were more comfortable on offense in Tuesday’s win, which pushes their record to 3-0.

The early storyline for the No. 15 Auburn Tigers was offensive production… or lack thereof.

That narrative changed on Tuesday night, as the Tigers knocked off Winthrop, 89-65, in a non-bracketed game of the Cancun Challenge.

After shooting 40% in last Friday’s win over South Florida, the Tigers improved on the floor by shooting 47% on Tuesday. Auburn also scored 19 points higher than its’ previous high score in the win.

Three players reached double-digits for Auburn. [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag], the team’s leading scorer for the team’s first two games, finished with 16 points on the night. For the first time all season, Green was not the team’s leader in points. That honor belonged to [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag], who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman [autotag]Yohan Traore[/autotag] scored a season-high 11 points in the win.

The Tigers continued their strong defensive efforts in the game. Auburn limited Winthrop to just 36% from the field and out-rebounded the Eagles 53-33.

After allowing the Eagles to score the first basket of the game, Auburn’s Zep Jasper put the Tigers on the board with a three-pointer to give Auburn the lead. Auburn would go on to post a 10-0 run over a 3:20 span to take a huge, early lead over Winthrop, 12-2 with 16:20 remaining in the half.

After the run, Auburn kept Winthrop at bay, never letting the Eagles cut the lead closer than five points. Broome, whose status for the game was questionable until 24 hours prior to tipoff due to an ankle injury, led the team in scoring with eight points in the first half with six rebounds. Wendell Green and [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag] was next in line with six points each.

The Tigers improved its’ shooting in the first half against Winthrop, shooting 41% from the field, and 33% from three-point territory.

Auburn continued its offensive drive in the second half by shooting 52% to close the game. Green, who has been the most productive in the 2nd half of each game played this season, furthered that trend by scoring 10 additional points in the half, shooting 66% from the field.

Broome added ten points and seven rebounds in the 2nd half as well.

Auburn returns to the floor on Friday for one final home game before departing for Cancun next week by hosting Texas Southern. Tipoff from Neville Arena is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Auburn vs. Winthrop: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Tuesday’s game

Auburn looks to extend its record to 3-0 on Tuesday night by hosting Winthrop in a non-bracketed game of the Cancun Challenge.

The No. 15 Auburn Tigers play Winthrop on Tuesday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

Auburn will get a head start on its’ trip to Cancun next week by welcoming the Winthrop Eagles to Neville Arena Tuesday night for a non-bracketed game of the Cancun Challenge.

The Tigers are 2-0 after two great defensive showings to open the season. In its most recent game against South Florida, [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] led the team in scoring for the second game in a row by dropping 20 points, 18 of which came in the second half. [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] also picked up a team-leading five blocks in the win.

Auburn received good news on the injury front Monday, as head coach Bruce Pearl gave a positive report on [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and [autotag]Chance Westry[/autotag], suggesting that both players could see action Tuesday night.

As for Winthrop, the Eagles opened the season with a 93-68 loss to Penn State on the road, but have bounced back to win two in a row. In its most recent game, Winthrop defeated Middle Tennessee State thanks to 20-point efforts by Cory Hightower and Sin’Cere McMahon.

Below, you will find key information including broadcast information, an injury report, and the probable starting lineups for Tuesday’s game between Auburn and Winthrop.

Tigers of the Game: A trio of Tigers play key roles in win over South Florida

A trio of Tigers earns “Tigers of the Game” honors for their strong performances in Auburn’s 67-59 win over USF on Friday night.

The No. 15 Auburn Tigers move to 2-0 on the season after a 67-59 win over South Florida on Friday night at Neville Arena.

Sure, the Tigers came away victorious, but the win was anything but easy.

Auburn trailed the Bulls, 30-21 at halftime in what was a poor half for Auburn offensively. The Tigers shot 6-of-24 from the field and turned the ball over 11 times. Despite the team’s uncharacteristic performance, [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag] stood tall above the rest in the first half.

Flanigan, who scored just three points in Auburn’s win over George Mason earlier in the week, scored eight points for Auburn in the first half, shooting 2-for-5, and pulling down two rebounds.

The Tigers upped their field goal percentage from 25% to 53% in the second half and outscored USF 46-29 to secure the win. Flanigan echoed his first half by scoring10 additional points, but [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] made a complete turnaround in the final 20 minutes.

After scoring two points in the first half, both from the free throw line, Green ended the game by going 5-for-8 from the field and converting 7-of-9 free throws to end the game as the team’s leader in points.

A third Tiger quietly played a role in the team’s victory. Junior [autotag]Chris Moore[/autotag] was one of five Tigers who played under 20 minutes but led the team in rebounds and had a great shooting night.

There is no doubt that without Green, Flanigan, and Moore, Auburn would more than likely be sitting with a 1-1 record right now. Because of their role in Auburn’s win, they earn “Tigers of the Game” honors, as voted on by the Auburn Wire staff.

Here is a look at how writers Taylor Jones, J.D. McCarthy, and River Wells voted following Auburn’s second win of the season.

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Instant Analysis: Strong second half lifts Tigers over South Florida

Auburn avoids an early upset thanks in part to Wendell Green’s 18-point second-half performance.

The No. 15 Auburn Tigers overcame a tough first half to grab its second win of the young season.

Auburn shot 53.4% and scored 24 points in the paint in the second half to erase a nine-point halftime deficit to beat South Florida on Friday, 67-59 at Neville Arena in Auburn.

The comeback began at the 12:50 mark of the second half when an [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag] jumper gave Auburn its first lead since the early stages of the contest, 37-36. The Tigers saw significant improvement in the second half in a myriad of ways, especially in scoring. Auburn pulled away from the Bulls thanks to outscoring them, 46-29 in the second half.

Individually, [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] saw thing largest improvement from half to half. He ended the night with 20 points, scoring 18 of those in the final 20 minutes.

Poor shooting led to a 30-21 deficit for Auburn at halftime. South Florida shot 40% from the field, as opposed to Auburn’s 25% first-half percentage. Flanigan led the Tigers with eight points, while freshman [autotag]Tre Donaldson[/autotag] scored four. Outside of Flanigan and Donaldson, no one scored over two points in the first 20 minutes.

Turnovers plagued the Tigers in the first half as well. Auburn turned the ball over 11 times, which resulted in 10 of South Florida’s points.

Auburn held the lead for 1:30 in the first half. The Tigers surrender their lead at the 16:47 mark on a jumper from USF’s Sam Hines to give the Bulls the 3-2 lead. USF’s largest lead, nine points, was obtained in the final minute of the first half.

Green led the team in scoring with 20, and behind him was Flanigan with 18. [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] secured eight rebounds, while [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] blocked five shots.

The next game for the Tigers is Tuesday, Nov. 15 against Winthrop. Tipoff from Neville Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

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Auburn Basketball has 92% chance to beat South Florida on Friday

The Tigers look to move to 2-0 on the season and have a great chance to do so according to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index.

The No. 15 Auburn Tigers opened the season on Monday by earning a comfortable win over George Mason, 70-52.

[autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] led the charge with 16 points, while [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] led the team in rebounds with nine, and five blocked shots.

Next on the docket is South Florida, who comes into the game with an 0-1 record after suffering a home loss to Southeast Missouri State on Monday, 64-61. The Bulls shot better from the field than Southeast Missouri State by 11%, but could not keep up with the Redhawks’ three-point shooting.  Southeast Missouri State converted 10-of-26 shots from beyond the arc, as opposed to USF’s 4-of-19.

The matchup looks to be in favor of the Tigers says ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, which gives them a 92% chance to earn the victory.

Auburn checks in at No. 13 in the latest BPI standings, which is sixth-best in the SEC. As for the Bulls, they are No. 170 in Division I, and No. 9 in the American Athletic Conference BPI ranks.

The Tigers and Bulls tip-off Friday night at 7 p.m. CT at Neville Arena.

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Auburn has 86% chance to beat George Mason on Monday

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index heavily favors the Tigers in Monday’s season opener.

The wait is finally over, Auburn fans. Basketball season has officially arrived. The No. 15 Auburn Tigers open the season on Monday night at Neville Arena, hosting George Mason at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+.

The Tigers lose first-round talent in [autotag]Walker Kessler[/autotag] and [autotag]Jabari Smith[/autotag] from last season’s team to the NBA, but still have plenty of talent returning such as [autotag]Zep Jasper[/autotag], [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag], [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag], and [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag]. [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] joins the team as a valuable addition from the transfer portal.

Auburn will enter the game with an overall advantage in talent, which is why the ESPN Basketball Power Index gives the Tigers an 85.6% chance to earn the season-opening win over George Mason on Monday.

According to the initial BPI report, Auburn is ranked No. 12 nationally, which is sixth-best in the SEC. As for the Patriots of George Mason, they are No. 6 in the Atlantic 10, and No. 92 overall.

The ESPN BPI “is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of performance going forward. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is.”

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Auburn vs. George Mason: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Monday’s season opener

Here is all of the key information that you need to know for No. 15 Auburn Basketball’s season opener with George Mason.

No. 15 Auburn plays George Mason to open the 2022-23 season on Monday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Auburn Tigers look to make another run towards an NCAA Tournament berth, and the first step of that journey begins Monday night as they host the George Mason Patriots on Monday at Neville Arena for a 7 p.m. CT tipoff.

The Tigers won the SEC regular season championship one season ago and made it to the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Miami in Greenville, South Carolina.

Auburn loses two NBA first-rounders in Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler from its roster, but assets such as [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag], [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag], and [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag] return, while newcomers [autotag]Yohan Traore[/autotag], [autotag]Tre Donaldson[/autotag], and [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] are expected to contribute to this season as well.

The Patriots of George Mason finished with a 14-16 record last season and held a 7-9 record in Atlantic 10 play. Several players to watch from George Mason are guards Devon Cooper and Davonte Gaines, as well as forward Josh Oduro, who returns as the team’s leading scorer.

Below, you will find key information regarding tonight’s season opener, including a “how to watch” guide, injury report, and the projected starting five for both squads.

Photo Gallery: Auburn’s time at SEC Tipoff

Bruce Pearl, Jaylin Williams, and Wendell Green represented Auburn on Wednesday at SEC Tipoff 22 in Mountain Brook.

The SEC Tipoff media days took place on Wednesday, which makes the 2022-23 college basketball season just one step closer to commencing.

Head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] was joined by [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag] and [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] for the occasion. Williams was a late addition because announced representative [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag] had to back out due to what the team called a “viral eye infection.”

Pearl was asked about one of his partners at media days, Wendell Green, and how he has grown as a leader during his time at Auburn. Pearl says that Green may be undersized but makes up for that in a myriad of ways.

“Wendell is not undersized in any other way just in where he lines up,” Pearl said Wednesday. “He’s got great confidence. He makes other guys better. He’s dangerous on the floor. And the biggest thing is just physically he’s gotten stronger, and defensively he needs to bring it every possession because there’s not a lot of margin for error. He doesn’t have a ton of length.”

Here’s a look back at Auburn’s time at SEC Tipoff from the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook on Wednesday.

Bruce Pearl updates injury status of freshman guard Chance Westry

Will Auburn’s freshman guard be ready for the season opener on Nov. 7?

Auburn Basketball continues preparations for the upcoming season and has stumbled into a bit of a roadblock.

Head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] spoke with the media ahead of Tuesday’s practice and shared that the team has had a recent struggle with the flu. He mentioned that three players were affected, which includes [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag], and [autotag]Haston Alexander[/autotag]. Green has since returned, while Johnson and Alexander are expected to be out until later in the week.

Pearl also touched base on freshman guard [autotag]Chance Westry[/autotag], who recently had arthroscopic knee surgery alongside Pearl. Westry’s recovery is going well, but his return is still hinging on one factor.

“Chance (Westry) is doing good. We are just trying to get a little bit of swelling out to be able to let him do a little bit more,” Pearl said Tuesday. “That swelling coming out will determine how quickly we can get him back.”

Westry had a great showing during Auburn’s overseas trip to Israel in August by averaging 10.3 points in three games. Pearl says that he was pleased with Westry’s efforts during the summer, but is understandably concerned about the player Westry will be once he returns from injury.

“Chance has pretty much missed the fall. He will be back in let’s just say three more weeks,” Pearl said. “What is he going to be like when he comes back? Because we will be starting to play by then. It’s going to be a bit of a challenge.”

Pearl and select players are set to speak to the media on Wednesday as part of SEC Tipoff ’23 in Birmingham. Auburn begins the 2022-23 season on Monday, Nov. 7 at Neville Arena against George Mason.

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