Green, Smith lead No. 12 Auburn over Murray State 71-58
Murray State forward Nicholas McMullen (32) goes up for the shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Murray State forward Nicholas McMullen (32) goes up for the shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 07:59 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 07:04 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 07:01 PM EST
Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 06:59 PM EST
Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 07:07 PM EST
Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) is fouled by Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) as he goes to the basket for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) is fouled by Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) as he goes to the basket for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 06:59 PM EST
Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) drives to the basket around Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) drives to the basket around Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 22, 2021 07:00 PM EST