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Auburn Takes Down Nevada, Earns Spot in Nit Semifinals

On Wednesday, Auburn defeated Nevada 75-69 in the NIT quarterfinals at Neville Arena, with Filip Jovic leading the Tigers with 18 points and nine rebounds in their final home game.
The Tigers built a 38-26 halftime lead, with Jovic scoring 12 points in the first half as Auburn's effective 3-point shooting forced Nevada coach Steve Alford to call timeouts.
Tahaad Pettiford scored 16 points, Elyjah Freeman added 15, and Keyshawn Hall contributed 14 as three other Tigers joined Jovic in double figures. Auburn held off the Wolf Pack's late run.
"We had a lot of guys step up," Tigers Coach Steven Pearl said, noting the team played with purpose despite the NIT not being their preferred tournament.
Auburn advances to the NIT Semifinals in Indianapolis, facing Illinois State at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Thursday, April 2, with the winner advancing to the NIT Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, April 5.

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