Auburn basketball snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Florida Gators with its first win since 1996 in Gainesville. The Tigers defeated the Gators 76-67 on Saturday, January 24th.
Keyshawn Hall took over the game for the Tigers, scoring 24 points. Hall finished the game with 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. The team shot 26 of 54 from the field and 5 of 15 from the three-point line.
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The Tigers built a lead in the first half and ended the half 43-28. The Tigers kept the Gators from getting back into trouble the rest of the way. Auburn improves to 13-7 on the year and 4-3 in conference play.
So, where does Auburn rank in KenPom’s latest rankings? Here’s how the Tigers stack up in every major statistical category, according to KenPom.
Overall ranking: 25th
The Tigers return to the top 30. KenPom has Auburn ranked No. 25, returning to the top 25 for the first time since Saturday, Dec. 6, when the Tigers were ranked No. 20 against Arizona State.
Offensive efficiency: 13th
Auburn’s offensive efficiency jumped to 13th. KenPom gave Auburn’s offensive efficiency a score of 125. The performance of Hall and Murphy on offense suggests that could be a problem for the Tigers when hot.
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Defensive efficiency: 64th
The Bengals defense continues to improve. According to KenPom, their defensive rating is 103.2, ranking 64th.
Adjusted rhythm: No.177
The Tigers are still hovering around the adjusted national average pace, according to KenPom statistics. Auburn averaged 17.2 seconds of possession.
Schedule intensity: No. 2
Auburn continues to have one of the toughest schedules in the country. KenPom has the Tigers’ schedule ranked second in their rankings.
Texas State Profile
The Tigers next play at Neville Arena on Wednesday, January 28 against the Texas Longhorns. Here are all the major statistical categories from KenPom for the Longhorns to see how they stack up against the Tigers.
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Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 12 (125.2)
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Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 98 (105.7)
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Adjusted tempo: No. 211 (66.7)
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Strength of schedule: No. 26 (+8.66)
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Projected Contest Winner: Auburn (69%)
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Implied score: Auburn 83, Texas 78
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This article originally appeared in Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball’s KenPom rankings after taking on Florida State
