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Auburn Hosts No. 12 Arizona Following Kharchenkov's 20-Point Outing
Auburn puts its 69-game nonconference home winning streak on the line against the highest-ranked nonleague visitor since 2006.
- On Friday, No. 12 Arizona Wildcats visit Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena for a nonconference clash. The Wildcats hold a 2-1 record, while the Tigers enter the matchup undefeated at 2-0.
- The Auburn Tigers defend a 69-game nonconference home winning streak at Neville Arena, the longest active run in the nation. Their last home loss to a non-Southeastern Conference team came against Oklahoma State on Jan. 30, 2016.
- Last year, the Arizona Wildcats won 97-68 at home, but Auburn's defense has improved, holding opponents to 24.6% from 3-point range this season. The Tigers previously failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020-21.
- Auburn coach Steven Pearl described last year's loss as a "nightmare," while Arizona relies on preseason All-Big 12 selections Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov. Krivas and Kharchenkov average 42.7 points and 17.0 rebounds combined per game.
- A victory would mark the Tigers' highest-ranked nonconference home win in program history. Pearl plans to leverage team depth to counter Arizona's size, stating, "It's crucial for us to really buy into the depth.
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No. 12 Arizona sets sights on snapping Auburn’s long streak
Auburn will put its extended homecourt dominance on the line when it hosts No. 12 Arizona on Friday night in nonconference play.The Tigers (2-0) have won 69 consecutive games at Neville Arena against nonconference opponents, the longest active streak i...
Auburn Hosts No. 12 Arizona in Marquee Friday Night Matchup
Auburn hosts No. 12 Arizona on Friday with a chance to extend its nation-leading nonconference home winning streak to 70 games and claim the biggest nonconference home win in program history. The Tigers’ defense has started strong, but Arizona brings two high-scoring international standouts and three projected lottery picks. Auburn is looking to respond after a 29-point loss in Tucson last season.
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