Three stars from Auburn’s dominant first-round win

A look back at the game and who stood out.

Second Star: Walker Kessler

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The other half of Auburn’s dynamic duo didn’t disappoint, either.

Kessler was oh-so-close to a triple-double, netting 13 points and 10 rebounds, but he was pulled from the game with nine blocks before he could complete the set. Kessler shot 6-11 from the field, but his phenomenal performance on defense earned him props as a star of the game.

Finally, a guard has a bounceback performance.