Auburn boosts resume with comeback win over Mississippi State

NASHVILLE - Thanks to Kevin Overton's 22 points, five assists and four rebounds, Auburn boosted its NCAA Tournament hopes with a 79-61 win over Mississippi State in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday.

The Tigers (17-15) got 15 points and nine rebounds from KeShawn Murphy, 14 points from Keyshawn Hall and 13 from Tahaad Pettiford.

Auburn advances to face fifth-seeded Tennessee (21-10) on Thursday afternoon.

Defense has been a struggle for the...