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Auburn's Overton leads second-half surge in SEC Tournament win
Junior guard scores 22 points to power Tigers past Mississippi State
Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:04pm
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Auburn junior guard Kevin Overton scored 22 points to lead the Tigers to a first-round victory over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament. Overton's consistent scoring in the second half helped Auburn pull away for the win.
Why it matters
Overton's performance was crucial in helping Auburn advance in the conference tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. As a key player for the Tigers, Overton's ability to step up in big moments is an important factor in their tournament run.
The details
Overton scored 22 points on efficient 8-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. His scoring surge in the second half helped Auburn turn a close game into a comfortable victory over their SEC rival.
- The game was played on March 11, 2026 as part of the SEC Tournament first round.
The players
Kevin Overton
A junior guard for the Auburn Tigers basketball team.
Auburn Tigers
The men's basketball team of Auburn University, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Mississippi State
The men's basketball team of Mississippi State University, a member of the SEC and Auburn's opponent in this tournament game.
What’s next
Auburn will advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the Kentucky-Vanderbilt matchup.
The takeaway
Overton's strong scoring performance was crucial in helping Auburn secure a first-round win in the SEC Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive as they look to make a deep run in the conference tournament.
