No. 9 Auburn wins 10th straight, 81-66 over South Carolina
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) elevates for a dunk against South Carolina forward Wildens Leveque, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) elevates for a dunk against South Carolina forward Wildens Leveque, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the hoop against South Carolina guard Devin Carter, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the hoop against South Carolina guard Devin Carter, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 07:37 PM EST
South Carolina guard Erik Stevenson, left, is defended by Auburn forward Jabari Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina guard Erik Stevenson, left, is defended by Auburn forward Jabari Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 07:35 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 07:30 PM EST
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 07:36 PM EST
Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the hoop against South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the hoop against South Carolina guard Chico Carter Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 09:17 PM EST
South Carolina guard Erik Stevenson (10) shouts at a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina guard Erik Stevenson (10) shouts at a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Jan. 04, 2022 08:52 PM EST
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) drives to the hoop against South Carolina forward AJ Wilson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) drives to the hoop against South Carolina forward AJ Wilson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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