THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE THREAD

Smith, Arkansas hold off Texas Tech 68-66 in NCAA 2nd round

Justin Smith had 20 points and played a key role in a final-play defensive stop, helping Arkansas beat Texas Tech 68-66 on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament, securing the program's first trip to the Sweet 16 in a quarter-century.

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Davis' late jumper gives Arkansas 72-70 over Oral Roberts



The chants of Arkansas' fans echoed from the concourse long after the players had cleared the floor.

"Wooooo, Pig! Sooie!"

It's not quite "40 Minutes of Hell," but the Razorbacks are back.

Davonte Davis hit a short jumper with 2.9 seconds left, and Arkansas advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in 26 years with a 72-70 win over Oral Roberts in the South Region semifinals Saturday night.

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Chandler, Vescovi lead No. 18 Tennessee past UT-Martin 90-62



Kennedy Chandler and Santiago Vescovi each scored 20 points, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 90-62 season-opening win over Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday night.

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Shackelford, Ellis lead No. 14 Alabama past La Tech, 93-64



Keon Ellis scored 18 points and Jaden Shackelford added 17, leading No. 14 Alabama to a 93-64 season-opening rout of Louisiana Tech on Tuesday night.

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No. 16 Arkansas rallies to topple Mercer, 74-61



JD Notae scored 30 points for No. 16 Arkansas, which was forced to rally to beat Mercer 74-61 on Tuesday night in the season opener.

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Green, Johnson lead No. 22 Auburn past Morehead State 77-54



Wendell Green Jr. scored 19 points and fellow transfer K.D. Johnson added 12 points off the bench as No. 22 Auburn led Morehead State wire to wire in a 77-54 win in Tuesday night's season opener.

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No. 10 Kentucky routs Robert Morris 100-60 in home opener



Oscar Tshiebwe's zeal for rebounding is obvious, to say nothing of his energy.

No. 10 Kentucky fed off both qualities for a resounding 100-60 victory over Robert Morris on Friday night.

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No. 22 Auburn finds footing in 2nd half in 93-65 victory



Jabari Smith scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds and No. 22 Auburn overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 93-65 Friday night.

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No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State



Jahvon Quinerly scored 26 points and Jaden Shackelford had 23 to lead No. 14 Alabama to a 104-88 victory over South Dakota State on Friday night.

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Vanover, No. 16 Arkansas use big run to beat Gardner-Webb

Connor Vanover scored 19 points and helped lead a big run that ended the first half to send No. 16 Arkansas over Gardner-Webb 86-69 on Saturday.

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Florida ends 7-game skid vs FSU, dedicates win to Johnson

When the final buzzer sounded, Florida coach Mike White and sidelined forward Keyontae Johnson jumped toward each other and shared an emotional embrace.

This one was for "Coach Key," and everyone knew it. Even Florida State.

Colin Castleton had 15 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six blocks, and the Gators knocked off the 20th-ranked Seminoles 71-55 on Sunday to end a seven-game losing streak in the series 11 months after Johnson collapsed on the court in Tallahassee.

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No. 18 Tennessee rolls over East Tennessee St 94-62

Olivier Nkamhoua scored a career-high 23 points and Kennedy Chandler added 16 as No. 18 Tennessee beat East Tennessee State 94-62 on Sunday.

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Tennessee beats North Carolina 89-72 in Tip-Off tournament



Tennessee turned to its two freshmen guards to bounce back from its first loss of the season and win the consolation game of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament.

Zakai Zeigler scored 18 points to go with five assists, Kennedy Chandler had 14 points, eight assists and five rebounds, and the 17th-ranked Volunteers cruised past No. 18 North Carolina, 89-72 on Sunday.

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No. 13 Arkansas beats Cincy 73-67 in Hall of Fame Classic

Arkansas was clinging to a one-point lead over Cincinnati in the final minute when JD Notae missed a shot.

The Razorbacks got the offensive rebound, and Au'Diese Toney missed a shot.

And after another offensive board, Chris Lykes missed a shot.

They got one final rebound with 21.8 seconds left, and the Bearcats had no other recourse but to foul. Lykes went to the line and knocked down both of his free throws to pad the lead, and the No. 13 Razorbacks held on from there for a 73-67 victory over Cincinnati on Tuesday night in the championship game of the Hall of Fame Classic.

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Appleby's buzzer-beater sends No. 23 Florida past Ohio State

 

No. 19 Auburn tops Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Battle 4 Atlantis

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— Jabari Smith looked comfortable posting up for No. 19 Auburn, while Walker Kessler kept working the glass and protecting the rim against an opponent that reached the second weekend of last season's NCAA Tournament.

It's a good, early sign for Bruce Pearl's young frontcourt.

Smith had 14 points and Kessler had his second straight double-double at the Battle 4 Atlantis, helping the Tigers regroup from a double-overtime loss and beat Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Thursday's consolation round.

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No. 23 Florida handles Troy 84-45, remains unbeaten

Florida is off to its best start in coach Mike White's seven seasons.

Myreon Jones and Tyree Appleby scored 12 points apiece, and the 23rd-ranked Gators remained unbeaten with a 84-45 victory over Troy on Sunday.

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Notae scores 28, No. 13 Arkansas tops Penn to stay unbeaten

JD Notae scored 28 points and No. 13 Arkansas handled Pennsylvania 76-60 on Sunday.

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Ellis scores 22 for No. 10 Alabama in 96-64 win over Miami

Keon Ellis had 22 points, Jaden Shackelford contributed 15 and No. 10 Alabama defeated Miami 96-64 in the fifth-place game at the ESPN Events Invitational on Sunday night.

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Tshiebwe helps No. 9 Kentucky rout Central Michigan 85-57

One difference between this rout and others before it was the lightning pace No. 9 Kentucky played toward building it.

Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 points and 16 rebounds, TyTy Washington Jr. added 15 points and the Wildcats quickly overwhelmed Central Michigan for a 85-57 victory on Monday night.

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