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Auburn Downs South Carolina 66-63 - Match Report

Tahaad Pettiford scored 15 points leading Auburn to a 66-63 victory over South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday.

Bettors who backed Auburn were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -16.5.

Miles Kelly had 14 points for Auburn and Chaney Johnson chipped in with 9 points. Denver Jones had 3 assists for them, while Dylan Cardwell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

South Carolina got a 25-point performance from Collin Murray-Boyles, who was supported by 13 points from Arden Conyers. Jacobi Wright had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Nick Pringle grabbed 10 rebounds.

Auburn trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored South Carolina as they grabbed 34 boards, while Auburn only had 30

Auburn heads into a battle against Mississippi State. South Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.