AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Filip Jovic scored 23 points to lead Auburn to a 71-67 victory over South Carolina in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Auburn Arena.

The Tigers led 30-24 at halftime and withstood a second-half push from the Gamecocks. Auburn dominated inside, outscoring South Carolina 42-26 in the paint before a crowd of 9,121.

Meechie Johnson led South Carolina with 17 points and six assists. The Gamecocks fell to 10-8 overall, while Auburn improved to 11-7.