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No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66

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No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66 | iNFOnews.ca
Auburn head coach Steven Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jackson State, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Original Publication Date: November 19, 2025 8:13PM
Publication Updated: November 19, 2025 9:14PM

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — KeShawn Murphy had 19 points and seven rebounds, Filip Jovic added a career-high 18 points off the bench and No. 22 Auburn dominated Jackson State 112-66 Wednesday night.

Elyjah Freeman chipped in 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for Auburn (4-1), which bounced back from its first loss of the season and improved to 41-0 against teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Coming off a one-point loss to then-No. 1 Houston in Birmingham, Auburn was the better team inside and out. Coach Steven Pearl’s team closed the first half with a 28-8 run that turned a tight game into a lopsided affair.

Auburn finished with 28 assists on 42 baskets and made 13 3-pointers. Freshman Simon Walker hit all five of his 3s down the stretch, and Kevin Overton scored 13 points to give Auburn five players in double figures.

Auburn played without the Southeastern Conference’s leading scorer and rebounder. Keyshawn Hall watched from the bench while wearing a protective boot on his right foot.

He wasn’t needed against Jackson State (0-4), which lost for the third time in four games against a ranked opponent. Jackson State previously dropped payday road games against Illinois and Louisville.

Jayme Mitchell led the visitors with 24 points, and Dorian McMillian and Daeshun Ruffin added 16 each. Jackson State finished with 22 turnovers and hit just 6 of 18 from behind the arc.

Up next

Jackson State plays at No. 21 Arkansas on Friday.

Auburn opens play in the Players Era Championship against Oregon on Monday in Las Vegas.

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No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66 | iNFOnews.ca
Jackson State guard Daeshun Ruffin (24) puts up a shot as Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66 | iNFOnews.ca
Auburn guard Kevin Overton (1) blocks the shot of Jackson State forward Jayme Mitchell Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66 | iNFOnews.ca
Jackson State head coach Mo Williams reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66 | iNFOnews.ca
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford holds his arm after attempt at a slam dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jackson State, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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