No. 22 Auburn hosts Jackson State Wednesday night. The SEC Network matchup tips off at 8:00 p.m. CT from Neville Arena. Auburn enters with a 3-1 record after a tough loss. Jackson State arrives winless with a 0-3 mark.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Auburn’s record: 3-1 after losing to No. 1 Houston 73-72
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. CT on SEC Network
- Location: Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama
- Jackson State’s record: 0-3 from SWAC Conference
- Auburn’s status: Looking to bounce back after one-point loss to Houston
Auburn Eyes Rebound in SEC Matchup Against Jackson State
Auburn needs to bounce back quickly after that heartbreaker. The Tigers fell 73-72 to No. 1 Houston on November 16.
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Coach Steven Pearl emphasized the importance of preparation. He told his team to “have that same mindset in their preparation” against Jackson State that they showed against Houston.
Auburn’s main concern heading into Wednesday is forward Keyshawn Hall. He sprained an ankle late in the Houston game and is likely to miss this matchup.
“It’s a big void,” Pearl said about Hall’s potential absence. He noted that “one positive about our team is we have multiple options that can score.”
Jackson State Comes Hungry to Auburn With Nothing to Lose
Jackson State enters Neville Arena searching for its first win of the season. The Tigers fall in at 0-3 coming into the matchup.
Pearl recognizes the danger. “If I’m Jackson State, they’re licking their chops right now because they’re looking at a team that was picked to finish ahead of them,” he said.
Jackson State plays in the SWAC conference, the same league as Bethune-Cookman. That team nearly upset Auburn in the season opener, forcing overtime before falling 95-90 on November 3.
Game Details and Key Lineup Information
Auburn will start Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, Elyjah Freeman, Sebastian Williams-Adams, and KeShawn Murphy.
| Auburn Starter | Position |
|---|---|
| Tahaad Pettiford | Guard |
| Kevin Overton | Guard |
| Elyjah Freeman | Guard |
| Sebastian Williams-Adams | Forward |
| KeShawn Murphy | Center |
KeShawn Murphy returned to action against Houston after missing two games. He contributed 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 30 minutes.
“We all have to step up,” Murphy said about filling roles. “It’s more minutes to be played for somebody else and opportunities for some guys who wanted more minutes.”
How to Watch Auburn vs. Jackson State Wednesday Night
Fans can watch this game on SEC Network starting at 8:00 p.m. CT. The game will stream on ESPN+ and through Fubo with regional availability.
Audio coverage airs on WLWI FM (92.3) in Montgomery and WGZZ FM (94.3) in Auburn. Andy Burcham will handle play-by-play duties with Randall Dickey on color commentary.
Auburn’s dominance showed early, jumping to a 45-20 halftime lead. Freeman was stellar, recording 10 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds in the first half alone.
What’s Next for Auburn After Jackson State Battle?
Auburn’s schedule tightens significantly after this game. The Tigers face Oregon on November 24 and No. 6 Michigan on November 25.
Before that runs a more intense gauntlet. Auburn has No. 5 Arizona on December 6, No. 1 Purdue on December 20, and multiple ranked SEC opponents coming up.
The close loss to Houston showed Auburn can compete at the highest level. Getting past Jackson State should allow the Tigers to build confidence heading into tougher matchups.
Sources
- Montgomery Advertiser – Live game coverage and statistics
- Auburn Tigers Official Athletics – Coach quotes and game details
- SEC Sports – Conference information and standings
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