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Auburn Aims to Conquer Tennessee's Toughness
12 Mar
Summary
- Auburn seeks redemption against physically dominant Tennessee.
- Coach Pearl emphasizes toughness and answering the bell.
- Auburn's frontcourt must elevate performance this time.

Auburn basketball earned a spot in the SEC tournament's second round by defeating Mississippi State. Their next opponent is Tennessee, a team that previously outmatched them physically in a 77-69 regular-season victory.
Coach Steven Pearl highlighted the Volunteers' offensive rebounding and duck-in prowess as key factors in the initial loss. He emphasized that Auburn must respond with greater toughness and physicality to overcome Tennessee's imposing presence. The Tigers' frontcourt trio needs to deliver a significantly improved performance to secure a win.
Filip Jovic stressed the importance of an aggressive start, focusing on offensive rebounding and post-up defense. KeShawn Murphy echoed the sentiment, advocating for a physical approach and strong defense to maintain momentum. The game is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, televised on the SEC Network.
Tennessee's Jaylen Carey and DeWayne Brown II were significant contributors in their previous outing against Auburn. In contrast, Auburn's frontcourt players scored minimally and struggled with rebounds in that same matchup. Auburn's players expressed a strong desire to prove their physicality in the rematch.



