The Auburn Tigers are set to face off against the Wofford Terriers on Tuesday night at Neville Arena in Auburn. The matchup is particularly significant as No. 25 Auburn (2-0) prepares for an upcoming high-stakes game against No. 2 Houston later in the week. Wofford, currently sporting a record of 1-1, looks to build on their recent success after securing a 10-point victory over Milwaukee following a tough opening loss to George Mason. Kahmare Holmes emerged as a standout for Wofford in their last game, scoring an impressive 24 points, with freshman Brian Sumpter contributing 21 points off the bench.
Auburn coach Steven Pearl acknowledges the challenge presented by the Terriers, noting their current confidence level as they aim for a victory. However, the Tigers could be at a disadvantage as key forward Keshawn Murphy will likely not participate, nursing an ankle injury incurred in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman. Murphy’s absence will give Sebastian Williams-Adams a chance to step into the starting role; he has already shown promise with an average of 14.5 points per game and is tied for the team lead in assists with 4.0 per contest.
Fans looking to catch the action can watch the game streaming live on SEC Network+ with announcers Wiley Ballard and Joe Ciampi covering the event from courtside. The matchup is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m. CT.
Auburn’s lineup for the game includes:
– G Tahaad Pettiford (12.0 PPG, 3.0 APG)
– F Sebastian Williams-Adams (14.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG)
– G/F Kevin Overton (9.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG)
– F Keyshawn Hall (26.5 PPG, 11.0 RPG)
– F Filip Jovic (5.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG)
As November progresses, Auburn’s schedule remains packed with notable games. Following the Wofford game, the Tigers will face Houston, Jackson State, and a challenging matchup against Oregon in Las Vegas, providing ample opportunity to showcase their developing talent and team chemistry.
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