Auburn's SEC season began with a disappointing loss to Ole Miss as turnovers plagued the Tigers' performance.
The Auburn Tigers , now 9-5, struggled to score consistently, defend effectively, and were dominated in points off turnovers, an area they typically excel in. These factors contributed to an 85-58 loss to Ole Miss , marking a disappointing start to Southeastern Conference play for Auburn. Auburn head coach Johnnie Harris expressed his disappointment with the team's 29 turnovers, attributing them to poor decision-making rather than pressure from Ole Miss .
Ole Miss capitalized on those turnovers, scoring 37 points off them, becoming only the second team this season to outscore Auburn in that category. Facing an Ole Miss defense renowned for its stinginess (allowing a national-best 46.7 points per game), Auburn knew scoring would be challenging. However, the Rebels' offensive firepower, particularly in the first quarter, came as a surprise. Ole Miss scored 26 points in the opening quarter, the most Auburn has conceded in a single quarter this season. Auburn's defensive miscues and missed assignments allowed Ole Miss to shoot 64% from the field in the first quarter, with 14 points directly stemming from turnovers. Ole Miss maintained its offensive momentum throughout the game, consistently scoring in transition off Auburn's turnovers, preventing the Tigers from regaining control
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