No. 5 Auburn holds off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) stretches over Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he attempts a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) attempts to block a layup attempt by Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forwards Garrison Brooks (10) and Tolu Smith (35) attempt to block a layup attempt by Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl urges his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (35) attempts to block a shot by Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Andersson Garcia (11) watches his dunk go through the net during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. Auburn won in overtime 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) makes a layup against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) dunks in front of Mississippi State players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Iverson Molinar (1) passes in front of Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)