Okoro’s layup lifts No. 22 Auburn past South Alabama, 70-69

South Alabama head coach Richie Riley rips off his tie after a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) puts up a shot over South Alabama forward Josh Ayeni (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) drives to the basket between South Alabama guard Chad Lott (21) and forward KK Curry (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)