Late steal preserves No. 20 Auburn’s 61-58 win over Florida
Florida guard Kowacie Reeves (14) goes up for a shot as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Butch Dill]
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Chris Moore got a steal in the final seconds and Wendell Green Jr. made a layup at the buzzer to cap No. 20 Auburn’s 61-58 victory over Florida in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Moore stole the ball from Gators star Colin Castleton, who was attempting to get away a potential game-winner before Jaylin Williams got in his way in the paint. He passed to Green to set up the uncontested final basket for the Tigers. Johni Broome’s layup gave Auburn a 59-58 lead with 1:16 left.
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Florida forward Alex Fudge slam dunks the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Florida guard Will Richard (5) tries to put up a shot around Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Florida Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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