Auburn's Last-Second Heartbreak: A Game to Remember
Auburn, Alabama, USAWed Jan 07 2026
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Auburn's basketball team had a tough night against Texas A&M. The game ended in a way that left everyone stunned. With just a fraction of a second left, KeShawn Murphy launched a shot from 35 feet away. It went in, and the crowd went wild. But then, the officials reviewed the play and decided Murphy didn't release the ball in time. The shot was waved off, and Texas A&M won 90-88.
The game was intense. Auburn was leading by 10 at halftime and even extended their lead to 16 points. But Texas A&M fought back hard. They scored 11 points in just 31 seconds after Auburn made some costly turnovers. This changed the game's momentum.
Auburn's Keyshawn Hall had a great game. He scored 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. In the last minute, he scored seven straight points to bring Auburn within one point. But it wasn't enough.
Coach Steven Pearl was proud of his team's effort but acknowledged their mistakes. "We've got to stop shooting ourselves in the foot, " he said. The team will have to bounce back quickly as they prepare to face No. 15 Arkansas on Saturday.
The loss was heartbreaking, but it's a lesson in resilience. The team will need to learn from this and move forward.
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