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Auburn Tigers Set to Battle Appalachian State Mountaineers at George M. Holmes Convocation Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Auburn Tigers prepare to face off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at the George M. Holmes Convocation Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 3rd, will see the Tigers aiming to continue their impressive performance streak.


Nov 18, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA;  Auburn Tigers guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after a play against the Texas Southern Tigers during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

The Auburn Tigers have been showcasing a strong offense and defense in recent games. Their victory over Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 74-57 highlighted their defensive prowess with 11 steals and seven blocks while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5. The team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 30 points from these opportunities.


In another dominant display against Alabama A&M Bulldogs, the Tigers triumphed with an overwhelming score of 84-54. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot approximately 47 percent from the field and about 64 percent from two-point range while converting around 72 percent from the free-throw line.


The most recent game data shows that against St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Auburn maintained consistency with a win of 77-60, where they shot roughly 48 percent overall and about 33 percent from beyond the arc while continuing to exhibit solid ball distribution with an assist-to-turnover ratio of approximately 1.54.


Playing away at George M. Holmes Convocation Center may present its challenges; however, based on current trends and statistics, it is clear that Auburn has been excelling both offensively and defensively which could be pivotal in overcoming any home-court advantage held by Appalachian State.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup on December 3rd at George M. Holmes Convocation Center or tune into ESPN2 or ESPN+ for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest between two competitive teams.

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