Auburn University turns a second-half wave on Mississippi State University at Bridgestone Arena

Auburn University moved to 79-61 in a neutral-site result at Bridgestone Arena, while Mississippi State University left with 61 and a 33-28 split by halves. Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs final score

First half

Auburn University scored 30 in the first half while Mississippi State University scored 33 in the opening half of the Southeastern - First Round - Game 2 at 3:00 PM EDT on SEC Network. The Plainsmen created 10 steals in the game and carried that pressure into a first-half sequence that included 6 ties and 6 lead changes overall. The Dawgs produced 32 points in the paint for the game and set that tone early as part of a 10-point biggest lead.

Second half

Auburn University scored 49 in the second half, and the Tigers paired that surge with 15 assists and 7 turnovers for a 2.14 assists-to-turnover ratio. Kevin Overton posted 22 points and 5 assists in the previous game, and Auburn’s perimeter work matched the team’s 11 made 3-pointers on 37 percent shooting from deep. KeShawn Murphy finished the previous game with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, and Auburn’s activity aligned with the team’s 4 blocks and 10 offensive rebounds. Tahaad Pettiford recorded 13 points and 5 assists in the previous game, and the War Eagles turned that kind of creation into 15 fast-break points and 14 points off turnovers. Mississippi State University finished with 11 turnovers and 9 assists, and MSU shot 39 percent on field goals while going 5-for-15 at the line for 33 percent. Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs result analysis

Postgame

Auburn University ended with 43 rebounds and 16 second-chance points, and Mississippi State University totaled 39 rebounds and 16 second-chance points in the same box score. Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs final thoughts came with Auburn logging 42 percent overall shooting and a 50 percent effective field goal rate while the Bulldogs posted a 44 percent effective field goal rate. Post-game thoughts Auburn Tigers also centered on ball pressure that showed up in 10 steals and a plus-18 plus-minus team mark. The next Auburn University game is scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT on 3/12/2026 against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and the broadcast is on SEC Network. Keep it locked for the recap, then share this article with Auburn fans and group chats.