No. 5 Auburn tops South Carolina 82-71 to win SEC outright
South Carolina guard James Reese V (0) is fouled by Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina guard James Reese V (0) is fouled by Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EST
Auburn players celebrates winning the Southeastern Conference regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn players celebrates winning the Southeastern Conference regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 04:21 PM EST
Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) goes to the basket pas South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) goes to the basket pas South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 04:18 PM EST
South Carolina guard Devin Carter (23) shoots a shot around Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina guard Devin Carter (23) shoots a shot around Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EST
Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a score against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a score against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EST
South Carolina guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) dribbles around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) dribbles around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EST
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:03 PM EST
South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) shoots over Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) shoots over Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:03 PM EST
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 04:17 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) puts up a shot over South Carolina forward Josh Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) puts up a shot over South Carolina forward Josh Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 04:17 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:01 PM EST