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Auburn and Illinois State Play in NIT Matchup
Auburn brings a 20-16 record and 79.0 points per game into the matchup, while Illinois State counters with Chase Walker's inside production.
- On Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT, the Auburn Tigers face the Illinois State Redbirds in Indianapolis for a National Invitation Tournament semifinal. Auburn enters with a 20-16 record; Illinois State arrives at 23-12.
- The Redbirds hold a 12-9 MVC record while the Tigers finished 8-12 against SEC opponents with a 12-4 non-conference mark. Auburn averages 79.0 points per game versus Illinois State's 70.2.
- Tahaad Pettiford averages 15.3 points for the Tigers while shooting 45.7% from the field. Illinois State counters with Kevin Overton, who is averaging 17.3 points over the past 10 games.
- Illinois State ranks sixth in the MVC with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game, led by Chase Walker averaging 2.1. Auburn averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game, 1.7 more than Illinois State allows defensively.
- Auburn is 1-2 in one-possession games, adding pressure to this postseason matchup in Indianapolis. Both teams aim to advance in the National Invitation Tournament, with the Tigers seeking to leverage their offensive scoring advantage.
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