Auburn Routs Jackson State in Lopsided Nonconference Matchup

AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — The Auburn Tigers dominated from the opening tip, cruising to a 112-66 victory over the Jackson State Tigers in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at a packed Auburn Arena. Auburn built a commanding 55-24 lead by halftime and never looked back, shooting a blistering 64.6 percent from the floor. Jayme Mitchell led Jackson State with 24 points, while KeShawn Murphy paced a balanced Auburn attack with 19 points. The win improved Auburn’s record to 4-1, while Jackson State fell to 0-4.