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Auburn Tigers Set to Clash with Chattanooga Mocs in Neville Arena Basketball Showdown

As the Auburn Tigers prepare to host the Chattanooga Mocs at Neville Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of basketball. The upcoming match on New Year's Eve is set against a backdrop of impressive performances by the Tigers, who have been showcasing their prowess on the court.


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In their recent victory over the Trojans on December 17th, Auburn displayed a dominant performance, outscoring their opponents 91-75. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot 48 percent from the field and an impressive 38 percent from beyond the arc. With such shooting accuracy, it's clear that Auburn has found a rhythm that could prove challenging for Chattanooga to disrupt.


The Tigers' defense also stood tall against USC Trojans, racking up 7 blocks and 9 steals which translated into fast break opportunities and points off turnovers. This defensive tenacity will be crucial when facing Chattanooga Mocs' offense.


Moreover, Auburn's ability to distribute the ball was on full display with a total of 18 assists in their game against USC Trojans. Such teamwork has been a consistent theme for them this season; just days earlier on December 14th against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, they tallied up an impressive total of 19 assists which contributed significantly to their comfortable win of 87-62.


The most staggering display came during their encounter with Indiana Hoosiers in Atlanta at State Farm Arena where they put up an astounding scoreline of 104-76. The team not only showed its scoring depth but also its efficiency by maintaining nearly a perfect assist-to-turnover ratio (12.5), highlighting how well-coached and disciplined this squad is under pressure situations.


Chattanooga Mocs should not be underestimated though; every game brings its own challenges and surprises. However, given Auburn’s recent form – especially at home – it would take something special from Chattanooga to upset them at Neville Arena.


Fans eager for action can catch this matchup live on SEC Network channel number 611 or head down to Neville Arena located at zip code area:36849 in Auburn city within Alabama state where these two teams will battle it out starting at around nine o'clock PM Eastern Time (ET) come December thirty-first evening.

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