MSU vs Auburn: High-Stakes SEC Tournament Rematch

0:00On March 10th, Mississippi Statemen's basketball heads into the SEC Tournament first round tomorrow, March 11th, as the 13th seed facing. 12th seeded Auburn at 2pm in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. You can catch the game on the SEC Network. The Bulldogs wrapped the regular season needing this win to boost their NCAA Tournament chances, and they've got momentum after beating Auburn, 91 to 85, back on February 18th. Auburn limps in with a 16 and 15 overall record, and 7 and 11 in conference play. Their desperate for their own NCAA bid, which adds pressure. Standouts include Senior Ford Keishan Hall, averaging over 20 points a game, sophomore guard to Hyde, Petty Ford, with 15 points in solid. Assist, and Junior Guard Kevin Overton, shipping in 13 points nightly. Fans remember the drama from their last match-up, where states Josh Hubbard erupted for 46 points in a thriller. These teams have clashed 156 times since 1915, with Auburn holding a slight all-time edge, though state has won the past.

1:07Two meetings in Starkville. That emotional return of Auburn's Keishan Murphy last time fired up the Bulldogs. Kei now is state's defense. They must contain Hall after his 29-point outbursts earlier this season, and find more scoring beyond Hubbard. Auburn's urgency could spark them, or lead to mistakes, giving state and edge if they string-stops together. With confidence from that recent victory, the Bulldogs live poised to advance and keep their postseason dreams alive in this high-stakes rematch.