Dec. 29, 2025Updated Dec. 30, 2025, 12:29 a.m. ET

Auburn basketball closed out the nonconference portion of its schedule by reaching the century mark in points in a demoralizing victory.

The Tigers were fueled by four strong individual offensive performances and a dominant effort from the three-point line in its 106-65 win over Queens University on Monday at Neville Arena in Auburn.

Auburn dominated Queens in several ways, but none more than three-point shooting. The Tigers made 15 three-pointers on Monday, which equals the number of three-point attempts that Queens tried. However, the Royals were not as successful in the department by shooting 13% (2-of-15).

Auburn won the boards Monday by out-rebounding Queens, 40-26, and was able to turn 14 Queens turnovers into 24 points. Auburn also logged 13 steals in the game.

Individually, Elyjah Freeman and Kevin Overton reached the 20-point mark while Tahaad Pettiford recorded nine assists.

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Here is a look back at how Auburn’s 106-64 win over Queens unfolded on Monday night in Neville Arena.

Final stats (Auburn 106, Queens 64- FINAL)Elyjah Freeman: 27 points, 4-4 3pt, 5-5 FTKevin Overton: 23 points, 5-7 3ptKeyshawn Hall: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assistsSebastian Williams-Adams: 10 points, 5 reboundsKeshawn Murphy: 9 points, 6 reboundsTahaad Pettiford: 5 points, 9 assistsFilip Jovic, Kaden Magwood: 5 pointsSimon Walker: 4 pointsAuburn keeps its comfortable lead at the final media timeout (Auburn 97, Queens 60- 3:43 2nd half)

Auburn has all but wrapped this one up. The Tigers have a 37-point lead with less than four minutes to go, thanks to 54% shooting (33-of-61), with 14 made three-pointers. Auburn has also recorded 13 steals and is outrebounding Queens, 36-24.

Auburn is dominating from long distance (Auburn 88, Queens 48- 7:51 2nd half)

The greatest difference in the game so far is three-point shooting, as Auburn has made two more three-pointers than Queens has attempted. The Tigers are 13-of-24 from beyond the arc, while Queens has yet to make one from long distance, going 0-for-11.

Keyshawn Hall passes the torch to Kevin Overton (Auburn 77, Queens 40- 12:00 2nd half)

Keyshawn Hall posted 16 first-half points, and it appears that he paved the way for Kevin Overton to take over his production in the 2nd half. Overton is 3-of-3 for 8 points in the half and is up to 21 points in the game. He’s also pacing the Tigers with five made three-pointers.

Queens out to a hot start in the 2nd half (Auburn 64, Queens 32- 15:42 2nd half)

Auburn is shooting 3-of-5 from the field to open the game, but is trailing Queens, 11-7, early in the half. Auburn is on a scoring drought of over 2 minutes, and Queens is on a 7-0 run.

First half stats (Auburn 57, Queens 21- HT)Keyshawn Hall: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assistsKevin Overton: 13 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assistKeshawn Murphy: 9 points, 3 reboundsElyjah Freeman: 7 points, reboundSebastian Williams-Adams: 6 points, 3 reboundsTahaad Pettiford: 2 points, 6 assists, three rebounds

Team stats

Shooting: 53% (21-of-40)Three-point: 47% (9-of-19)Turnovers: 2Points off turnovers: 17 (11 Queens turnovers)Rebounds: 23Steals: 10Auburn has two double-digit scorers as the half fades (Auburn 51, Queens 19- 2:15 1st half)

Keyshawn Hall continues to play well with 16 points, shooting 6-of-7 from the field. Kevin Overton is behind him with 10 points and is 3-of-4 from three-point territory.

What aspect is Auburn NOT dominating at this point? (Auburn 42, Queens 11- 7:39 1st half)

Auburn is up by a wide margin at this stage in the half. Let’s try to examine what is going right for the Tigers.

Auburn is shooting 64% (15-of-23), while Queens is shooting 23% (3-of-13). Auburn is also 7-of-11 from three-point land while Queens has yet to make one in five opportunities. The Tigers, who have committed zero turnovers in the game, have capitalized on Queens’ cough-ups by turning eight of them into 14 points.

7 is hot! Keyshawn Hall’s dominance is fueling Auburn’s gigantic lead (Auburn 30, Queens 4- 11:44 1st half)

Auburn needed a confidence boost following its loss to Purdue, and has found it early in Monday’s affair with Queens. The Tigers are up by 26 near the halfway point of the 1st half, and Keyshawn Hall is the mastermind behind the quick start with 13 points.

Hall is 5-of-6 from the floor, which includes a 2-of-3 mark from three-point territory. He has also reeled in three rebounds and has logged two assists.

Auburn ends the stretch on a 15-0 run that has lasted 3:22.

Auburn ends long layoff with hot start (Auburn 15, Queens 2- 15:30 1st half)

Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall opened the game with a three-pointer less than 30 seconds into the game, and went on an 8-0 run before Queens ever found the scoreboard. The Tigers also ended the stretch with a 7-0 run before the media timeout.

Auburn is shooting 57% at the first media timeout, while Queens is only shooting 17%. Hall leads all scorers with five points.

Auburn vs. Queens will start after a short delay

Believe it or not, Ole Miss’ game with Alcorn State ended before Auburn’s game with Queens was supposed to begin. However, a clock issue is forcing the game to begin later than its scheduled 9 p.m. CT tip. The tip will occur at 9:13 p.m. CT.

Auburn’s starters are announced

Here is a look at how the Auburn Tigers will line up against the Queens Royals on Monday night.

G Tahaad PettifordG Kevin OvertonG Keshawn MurphyF Keyshawn HallF Sebastian Williams-AdamsAuburn vs. Queens time todayDate: Monday, Dec. 29Start time: 9 p.m. CT

The Auburn-Queens game starts at 9 p.m. CT from Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama.

What channel is Auburn-Queens basketball on today?TV Channel: SEC NetworkLivestream: Fubo (free trial)

Auburn-Queens will be broadcast live on SEC Network on Monday, Dec. 29. Dave Neal and Mark Wise will have the call courtside. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Watch Auburn vs. Queens on Fubo (free trial)Auburn vs. Queens pregame predictions

Auburn needs motivation heading into Saturday’s SEC opener in Athens with the Georgia Bulldogs, and the forecast is favorable for a solid win. ESPN gives Auburn a 97.5% chance to beat Queens on Monday, while KenPom gives a 96% chance of a victory, with an implied score of 95-75.

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