ncaab Game Recap
March Madness - Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats Wrap - Auburn Wins 77-71
Jared Harper scored 26 points for Auburn on Sunday, leading them to a 77-71 victory over Kentucky at Sprint Center.
Bettors who backed Auburn were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Bryce Brown had 24 points for Auburn and Anfernee McLemore chipped in with 8 points. Jared Harper had 5 assists for them, while Samir Doughty was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Kentucky got a 28-point performance from PJ Washington, who was supported by 14 points from Keldon Johnson. Tyler Herro had 6 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while PJ Washington grabbed 13 rebounds.
Auburn was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Kentucky as they grabbed 38 boards, while Auburn only had 33