Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dribbles around Kent State guard Jamal Sumlin (4) as he goes to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) puts up a shot over Kent State forward VonCameron Davis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over Kent State forward Magnus Entenmann (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) slam dunks the ball as Kent State forward Anthony Morales (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara shoots as he falls to the floor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kent State, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks with a referee about a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kent State, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)