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The road was not kind to No. 6 Auburn last week, as it sustained its first two-game skid of the season.
Auburn erased its 11-game win streak on Wednesday by falling to Alabama in Tuscaloosa, then dropped another game in a defensive slugfest with Mississippi State on Saturday to drop their SEC record to 5-2.
Losing can be tough, especially on the road. How much did it affect its ranking in the latest KenPom update? Surprisingly, not that much. The Tigers remain in the top 10, and remain one of the best teams in the SEC based on efficiency on both sides of the ball.
There was one stat, however, that has dropped drastically over the last week. Which one is it? Here’s a look at where Auburn stands in the latest KenPom rankings update following Saturday’s action.
Overall ranking: No. 7
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After losing to Mississippi State on Saturday, Auburn has fallen two more spots in the KenPom since its loss to Alabama on Wednesday. The Tigers remain the second-best team in the SEC behind Tennessee, however, Alabama is right behind Auburn at No. 9.
Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 18
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Auburn was not efficient with the basketball on Saturday, thus leading to a crushing blow in the adjusted offensive efficiency category. The Tigers shot 34% from the field, which included a 25% mark from three-point territory. Auburn also could only muster six total offensive rebounds and three second-chance points.
KenPom suggests that Auburn is good to score 118.4 points per 100 possessions, which is fourth-best in the SEC behind Alabama (No. 1), Kentucky (No. 9), and Florida (No. 13).
Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 5
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Despite suffering its second-straight loss, Auburn remains a top-five defensive team in the KenPom. The Tigers are the second-most efficient team on…
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Publish date : 2024-01-28 16:00:07
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