Auburn Tigers Claw Past Vanderbilt Commodores in a Show of Dominance at Memorial Gymnasium

The Auburn Tigers, ranked 13th, improved their record to an impressive mark with a decisive victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. The final score read 80-65 in favor of the visiting team. The Tigers showcased their offensive might and defensive solidity throughout the game.

At Nashville's Memorial Gymnasium, the Auburn Tigers demonstrated why they are one of the teams to watch this season. The first half saw them rack up 41 points against the Commodores' 24, setting a tone for what was to come. By halftime, it was clear that Auburn had come prepared to dominate on both ends of the court.

The second half continued much like the first for the Tigers as they added another 39 points to their tally. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of 47 and an even more impressive free throw completion rate at 82 percent. From beyond the arc, they managed a solid performance by sinking eight out of 25 attempts which translates into a three-point shooting percentage of 32.

Defensively, Auburn was just as formidable; they amassed five blocks and nine steals over Vanderbilt's two blocks and eight steals. This defensive prowess contributed significantly to their fast break points total which stood at nine by game's end.

In terms of ball distribution and teamwork, Auburn recorded thirteen assists while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of approximately one point three - indicative of efficient playmaking despite committing ten turnovers themselves.

The rebounding battle also went in favor of Auburn with thirty-nine total rebounds compared to Vanderbilt’s thirty; twenty-three were defensive rebounds while fourteen were on offense leading to twenty-nine second-chance points for Auburn – showcasing their tenacity on both ends.

Key contributors for this victory included players who made nineteen out two-point attempts resulting in an impressive fifty-eight percent success rate from close range which helped accumulate thirty-six points in paint – demonstrating effective interior scoring.

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate watching their beloved team again when the Auburn Tigers host Ole Miss Rebels at Neville Arena located in Auburn, Alabama (zip code:36849). This encounter is scheduled for January 20th at around seven-thirty post meridian Central Time Zone and will be broadcasted nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven where supporters can tune in live for what promises to be another exciting matchup.