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Walker Kessler breaks Auburn single-season record for blocked shots
By Andrew Olson
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Walker Kessler has been a shot-blocking machine for No. 3 Auburn throughout the 2021-22 season. Kessler now, fittingly, owns the Auburn single-season record for blocked shots.
Kessler recorded block No. 127 on Wednesday night in the Tigers’ game against Ole Miss, breaking Kyle Davis’ record set during the 2002-03 season.
Number 1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣#WarEagle x @WalkerKessler13 pic.twitter.com/CkhoAOSlay
— Auburn Basketball 🦚 (@AuburnMBB) February 24, 2022
Making History!!
With his 1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣th block, @WalkerKessler13 breaks the single season record for blocked shots, passing @7ftwonder! #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/kyHCMUYv9x
— Auburn Basketball 🦚 (@AuburnMBB) February 24, 2022
Auburn leads Ole Miss 43-31 at the half. Kessler is on pace for a triple-double with 8 points (3-of-5 shooting), 7 rebounds and 5 blocks in the first period. Wendell Green Jr. leads all scorers with 11 points.
The game is airing on the SEC Network.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
