Bethune-Cookman 90, at Auburn 95

AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — In a season opener that defied expectations, the Auburn Tigers needed overtime to survive a furious challenge from the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, securing a 95-90 victory in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday night at a raucous Auburn Arena. Bethune-Cookman, a heavy underdog according to pregame analytics, pushed the Tigers to the limit, erasing a second-half deficit to force an extra period before ultimately falling short. The game was a tale of contrasting styles, with the Wildcats’ blistering outside shooting nearly overcoming Auburn’s significant advantage at the free-throw line. Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall led all scorers… Read more...