North Alabama guard Daniel Ortiz (2) shoots as Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) tries to block the shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) drives to the basket around Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

North Alabama guard Jacari Lane (5) looks to go up for a basket as Auburn guard JP Pegues (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, right, talks with a referee, left, after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Alabama, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

North Alabama head coach Tony Pujol reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

North Alabama guard Jacari Lane, right, is fouled by Auburn forward Chris Moore, left, as he goes up to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

North Alabama guard Taye Fields (9) drives the base line around Auburn guard Miles Kelly, second from right, for a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

North Alabama guard Jacari Lane (5) dribbles around Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)