Auburn’s Walker Kessler joins exclusive club with latest triple-double

Walker Kessler did a little bit of everything on Saturday as Auburn bounced back with a win over Texas A&M. Kessler posted a triple-double of 12 points, 12 blocks and 11 rebounds in the Tigers’ 75-58 victory against the Aggies.

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12 Pts@WalkerKessler13 messed around and got himself a triple-double 🔥@AuburnMBB pic.twitter.com/PCedlis91k

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) February 12, 2022

It is Kessler’s second triple-double of the 2021-22 season. Justin Lee of the Opelika-Auburn News notes that Kessler is the fifth SEC player ever to record multiple triple-doubles. Kessler previously posted a triple-double on Dec. 29, 2021, against LSU.

Saturday’s triple-double from Kessler was only the third in AU hoops history. Kenny Gabriel has Auburn’s other triple-double in a Jan. 2, 2012 game against Bethune-Cookman.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Bruce Pearl had high praise for Kessler, who credited his teammates.

Bruce Pearl on C Walker Kessler: “He’s one of the most dominant players in all of college basketball. How could you have ever thought to say that a year ago? That Walker Kessler is one of the most dominant players in all of college basketball. I’m so proud of him.”

— Christian Clemente (@CClemente__) February 12, 2022

Walker Kessler credits his teammates for the blocks that led to his triple-double: “They know that I can block the shot so they corral the guard to me.”

— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) February 12, 2022

Kessler and the Tigers will look to stay perfect at home when Vanderbilt visits Auburn Arena on Wednesday.

Andrew Olson

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