Auburn defeats Chattanooga 92-78

Auburn Dominates Chattanooga in Homecoming Victory

92-78: A Balanced Effort from the Tigers

In front of a raucous crowd at Neville Arena, Auburn (25-1) defeated visiting Chattanooga (10-8) 92-78 on Saturday evening, capping off an impressive non-conference schedule.

The game's momentum shifted in favor of Auburn after halftime, as the home team extended its lead to 43-38. The largest leads for either side were 16 points for Auburn and a single point at one instance for Chattanooga.

Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Jordan Frison paced Chattanooga with 20 points, four rebounds, and six assists of his own.

The Tigers shot efficiently from the field, converting 49.0% of their attempts (26/53) and boasting a strong free throw rate of 78.0% (29/37). Auburn also controlled the paint, scoring 30 points in that area, while Chattanooga struggled to find its footing with just 36 points scored within it.

Chattanooga's offense showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately couldn't overcome Auburn's depth and cohesion. The visitors shot a respectable 46.0% from the field (27/59) but were outrebounded by a wide margin (42-20) and made just six turnovers to Auburn's 13.

As one of its most significant wins this season, Auburn's victory showcases their readiness for conference play and demonstrates their ability to navigate challenging matchups on all fronts.

In a battle that will be remembered as an important test of Auburn's skills, the Tigers emerged victorious with a well-rounded performance across multiple facets.