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Auburn Tigers Host Texas A&M Aggies in Men's Basketball Showdown at Neville Arena

As the Auburn Tigers prepare to face off against the Texas A&M Aggies at Neville Arena, fans can anticipate an electrifying game of men's basketball. The Tigers have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games underscoring their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities.


Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Allen Flanigan (22) shoots during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against Alabama State Hornets, the Tigers dominated with an impressive 82 points to the Hornets' 62. Their shooting was on point, hitting over 46 percent from the field and a remarkable 63 percent from two-point range. They also excelled at free throws with an 81 percent success rate. The team's fast break points stood out at 20, indicating their ability to capitalize on turnovers and transition quickly into offense.


The previous game saw a similar pattern of dominance as they took down USC Trojans with a score of 91-75. Once again, they shot well from the field at nearly 48 percent and were even more effective from beyond the arc compared to their last game, sinking shots at a rate of about 38 percent from three-point land.


Against UNC Asheville Bulldogs in what was considered a neutral site game, Auburn continued its winning streak by securing an impressive victory with an end score of 87-62. Their field goal percentage was over half at approximately 53 percent while maintaining strong performances in both two-point shots (around 63 percent) and three-pointers (33 percent).


Neville Arena has been known to be a fortress for Auburn; it is where they have consistently displayed strength and confidence that could play into their advantage against Texas A&M Aggies.


The upcoming match promises to be thrilling as Auburn looks to continue its winning momentum while leveraging its home-court advantage. Fans can expect another display of high-scoring basketball coupled with strategic defense that has become characteristic of this team’s recent performances.


Be sure not to miss this exciting encounter scheduled for January 10th at Neville Arena in Auburn. Tip-off is set for January ninth local time (January tenth UTC), and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2.

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