Queens University Royals @ Auburn Tigers
Freeman scores 27 off the bench as Auburn cruises against Queens (NC), 106-55
AUBURN, Ala. -- — Elyjah Freeman scored 27 points in 23 minutes off the bench, Kevin Overton added 23, and Auburn led the whole game dismantling Queens (NC) 106-65 on Monday night.
The Tigers (9-4) ended their non-conference slate having won a nation-best, 64 straight non-conference home games. Auburn last lost to a non-conference opponent at home on Jan. 30, 2015 against Oklahoma State.
Keyshawn Hall added 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting including 3 for 6 from 3-point range. Freeman was 9 for 13 — he made all four shot attempts from deep — and made all five of his foul shots. Overton was 8-for-12 shooting including 5 for 7 from 3.
A 22-2 run before the halfway point of the first half turned a six-point lead into a 26-point cushion. The Tigers led 57-21 at the half.
Tahaad Pettiford dished a game-high nine assists, and 22 of Auburn's 35 made baskets were assisted.
Nasir Mann scored 13 points (4-of-10 shooting) for the Royals (5-8), who were picked to win the Atlantic Sun Conference in their fourth season as a Div. I program.
Auburn visits No. 23 Georgia to begin SEC play on Saturday.
Queens begins their Atlantic Sun slate as they host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday.
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Game Information
Auburn, AL

Referee:Mike Roberts
Referee:Joe Lindsay
Referee:Lucas Santos

2025-26 Standings
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 13-1 | - | 19-6 |
| Central Arkansas | 12-2 | 1 | 17-10 |
| Queens University | 10-4 | 3 | 15-12 |
| Lipscomb | 9-5 | 4 | 16-11 |
| West Georgia | 6-8 | 7 | 12-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 6-8 | 7 | 12-15 |
| Bellarmine | 6-8 | 7 | 11-15 |
| Jacksonville | 5-9 | 8 | 10-17 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| Stetson | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| North Florida | 4-10 | 9 | 6-21 |
| North Alabama | 3-11 | 10 | 8-17 |
| Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10-2 | - | 19-6 |
| Arkansas | 9-3 | 1 | 19-6 |
| Vanderbilt | 8-4 | 2 | 21-4 |
| Tennessee | 8-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Alabama | 8-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Kentucky | 8-4 | 2 | 17-8 |
| Missouri | 7-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Texas A&M | 7-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Texas | 7-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Georgia | 5-7 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Auburn | 5-7 | 5 | 14-11 |
| Mississippi State | 4-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Oklahoma | 3-9 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Ole Miss | 3-9 | 7 | 11-14 |
| LSU | 2-10 | 8 | 14-11 |
| South Carolina | 2-10 | 8 | 11-14 |
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