AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — AJ Storr scored 26 points to lead Mississippi to an 85-79 victory over Auburn in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Auburn Arena. The Rebels improved to 12-17 overall, while the Tigers fell to 15-14.

Mississippi led 38-37 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Patton Pinkins added 26 points for the Rebels. Auburn was led by Tahaad Pettiford with 24 points and Keyshawn Hall with 21. Mississippi shot 53.4% from the field and committed only nine turnovers, overcoming Auburn’s 10 offensive rebounds. Attendance was 9,121.