Auburn basketball ties program record following narrow win over Georgia
By Paul Harvey
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Auburn basketball nearly suffered a disappointing upset on the road against an unranked Georgia squad. Fortunately, Wendell Green was there to save the day.
Playing without starting guard Zep Jasper, Green rescued Auburn with a late bucket in regulation. That bucket allowed the Tigers to sneak out of Athens with a 74-72 win and a 10-0 record in SEC play.
K.D. Johnson led Auburn with 20 points in the win while Green posted 19 points. Walker Kessler just missed a double-double but had a strong afternoon with 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Georgia’s Kario Oquendo led all scorers with a game-high 25 points for the Bulldogs.
With the win, Auburn remains undefeated in SEC play and is up to 22-1 overall as the No. 1 team in the nation. According to ESPN, that ties the program’s best start which was achieved during the 1998-99 season. That season was also the only time the Tigers earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Wendell Green Jr.’s game-winning layup helped (1) Auburn survive at Georgia 74-72.
The win now improves @AuburnMBB record to 22-1, tied with 1998-99 for the best start to a season in program history.
’98-99 is the only time the Tigers earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. pic.twitter.com/I80F7KfTVp
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 5, 2022
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
