Elite 8 Challenge: Watch Auburn Thrive Against South Alabama in Epic NIT Showdown!
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
South Alabama Jaguars (21-11, 11-8 Sun Belt) at Auburn Tigers (17-16, 8-12 SEC) Auburn, Alabama; Tuesday, 10 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Auburn and South Alabama play in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Tigers' record in SEC games is 8-12, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games. Auburn is eighth in the SEC scoring 82. 7 points while shooting 45.
8% from the field. The Jaguars' record in Sun Belt action is 11-8. South Alabama ranks third in the Sun Belt shooting 34.
8% from 3-point range. Auburn makes 45. 8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 7.
0 percentage points higher than South Alabama has allowed to its opponents (38. 8%). South Alabama has shot at a 46.