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Auburn's Tournament Dreams Dim After SEC Loss to Tennessee

3/13/2026

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Auburn's NCAA Tournament hopes dimmed after a 72-62 loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament.
The Tigers led by 10 with 10 minutes left but allowed a 20-0 run by Tennessee.
Steven Pearl, Auburn coach, criticized officiating inconsistencies and noted Auburn's limited free-throw opportunities.
Keyshawn Hall's on-court tensions and a technical foul on Pearl highlighted team frustrations.
Auburn's 17-16 record raises doubts about selection as Selection Sunday approaches.

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Auburn's NCAA Tournament hopes dimmed after a 72-62 loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament.
The Tigers led by 10 with 10 minutes left but allowed a 20-0 run by Tennessee.
Steven Pearl, Auburn coach, criticized officiating inconsistencies and noted Auburn's limited free-throw opportunities.
Keyshawn Hall's on-court tensions and a technical foul on Pearl highlighted team frustrations.
Auburn's 17-16 record raises doubts about selection as Selection Sunday approaches.