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Key Takeaways From Auburn's Win Over South Carolina The Auburn Tigers picked up an SEC win and revealed they're able to find ways to win that they might not have planned for
Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina
Filip Jovic scored a career-high 23 points and Auburn held off a last-minute rally by South Carolina, defeating the Gamecocks 71-67JANUARY 18 • Associated Press
Pratt and Stony Brook earn 112-106 OT win over Charleston (SC)
Erik Pratt scored 39 points, including seven in double, as the Stony Brook Seawolves took down the Charleston (SC) Cougars 112-106 on SaturdayJANUARY 18 • Associated Press
Filip Jovic - Scores career-high 23 Jovic posted 23 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 71-67 win over South Carolina.
Impact Jovic had scored in double digits just three times previous to Saturday, but improved his previous high by five points. The 6-8 freshman has been hot the field in SEC play. Through five games, Jovic has converted 82.6 percent of his field goals, but just 9.6 points. The Tigers take on Ole Miss on Tuesday.
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Meechie Johnson - Scores 17, deals six assists Johnson closed Saturday's 71-67 loss to Auburn with 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 35 minutes.
Impact Johnson has been consistently with playmaking with 5.8 assists in his last five SEC games with no fewer than five assists. His scoring has not been as steady, but he is averaging 15.0 points in that span with highs of 29 and lows of nine. The 6-2 senior is leading the Gamecocks with 14.8 points.
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Kobe Knox - Scores 12, snags nine boards Knox produced 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-67 loss to Auburn.
Impact Knox was one rebound shy of his second double-double in the last three games. The Gamecocks have lost all three, despite 10.3 points on 52.6 percent from the field and 7.7 rebounds from the 6-5 senior in that span. The USF transfer has made just three of his last 14 3-point attempts (21.4 percent).
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Kaden Magwood - Sits out again Magwood (not injury related) didn't play in Auburn's 71-67 win over South Carolina.
Impact Magwood has been held off the court for Auburn due to a coach's decision. He's now missed three straight games, and there's no telling when the freshman guard will return to action.
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