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Auburn Stuns No. 16 Florida in Gainesville Upset
25 Jan
Summary
- Auburn secured its first victory in Gainesville since 1996.
- Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 24 points, dominating the first half.
- The Tigers ended Florida's winning streaks in the series and at home.

Auburn delivered a dominant performance, upsetting No. 16 Florida 76-67 in a game that saw the Tigers secure their first win in Gainesville since 1996. Keyshawn Hall spearheaded the offensive charge, scoring 22 of his game-high 24 points in a commanding first half.
Auburn established a substantial 15-point lead by halftime, utilizing multiple scoring runs to build a cushion that proved crucial. Despite Florida's fierce second-half comeback attempt, which saw them tie the game twice, Auburn held on for their third consecutive victory.
The Tigers' triumph halted Florida's five-game winning streak, ended their 16-game home winning streak, and broke a 15-game series losing streak. KeShawn Murphy contributed 16 points and nine rebounds for Auburn, while Tahaad Pettiford added 11 points. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 27 points and 10 rebounds.




