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Brief thoughts after Auburn's gritty win over Mississippi State, SEC Championship awaits

Justin Hokansonby: Justin Hokanson03/16/24_JHokanson
Chad Baker-Mazara (Photo by Auburn Athletics)
Chad Baker-Mazara (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nobody inside that Auburn locker room expected anything less than what transpired on Saturday afternoon against Mississippi State. Bruce Pearl said, another assistant coach told me, it was going to be a "rock fight" against the Bulldogs. Auburn started slow, State played with great energy and effort, but the Tigers rebounded. Auburn won their first game by single digits all season. That matters heading into the NCAA Tournament. Brief thoughts following Auburn's 26th win of the season and prior to Championship Sunday...