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Auburn Edges Kentucky on Elyjah Freeman's Last-Second Tip-In
Auburn secured victory with a last-second putback after a game featuring 10 ties and 11 lead changes, ending Kentucky's final inbounds attempt without a shot.
- On Saturday at Neville Arena, Auburn scored on a tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining to beat Kentucky 75-74 after two missed shots and a rebound sequence involving Elyjah Freeman and KeShawn Murphy.
- Midgame runs by the Tigers shifted the contest as Kentucky was outscored 29-14 in the second half, with foul trouble and 13 turnovers aiding Auburn's comeback.
- KeShawn Murphy's 25-point, 10-rebound effort helped Auburn shoot 40% from the floor while both teams finished 26% from three in a game with 10 ties and 11 lead changes.
- The result snapped Auburn's five-game skid and extended Kentucky's losing streak to three straight SEC defeats, raising pressure on Mark Pope, Kentucky head coach, and boosting momentum for Steven Pearl, Auburn head coach.
- This coming week, Kentucky heads to South Carolina on Feb. 24, 2026, as Auburn begins a four-game stretch at Oklahoma on Tuesday, with hopes for NCAA inclusion rising.
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Murphy, Freeman help Auburn end skid while dealing Kentucky third straight loss, 75-74
KeShawn Murphy totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in a miss with 1.4 seconds left as Auburn ended a five-game losing streak by handing Kentucky a third straight loss, winning 75-74.
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