Auburn will begin its journey for a national championship this week against Yale. The meeting between the Tigers and the Bulldogs will be the second all-time, and the first meeting took place not long ago.
Auburn hosted Yale for a regular season contest at then-Auburn Arena on December 4, 2021, and won convincingly, 86-64. The win pushed Auburn to 7-1 on the season and was part of a 19-game win streak that Auburn built during the 2021-22 season.
Five players reached double figures in points, led by KD Johnson’s 19-point showing. Jabari Smith was next in line with 17 points while Zep Jasper, Devan Cambridge, and Dylan Cardwell each added 10 points.
Future first-round pick Walker Kessler recorded zero points in just eight minutes of action but managed to lead the team in blocks with four. The Tigers recorded 14 total blocks in the game. Dylan Cardwell, Stretch Akingbola, and Chris Moore joined Kessler by recording multiple blocks.
Check out the best images from Auburn’s 2021 victory over Yale on the Plains below.
NCAA Basketball: Yale at Auburn
Dec 4, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Chris Moore (5) and players on the…
Dec 4, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Chris Moore (5) and players on the bench react to a late 3-point shot late in the second half against the Yale Bulldogs at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Yale at Auburn
Dec 4, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard K.D. Johnson (0) takes a shot against…
Dec 4, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard K.D. Johnson (0) takes a shot against the Yale Bulldogs during the second half at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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