Rapid reaction: No. 12 Auburn outlasts Mississippi State, advances to SEC Tournament finals

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It was a high-level physical battle inside Bridgestone Arena on Saturday afternoon, but in the end, No. 12 Auburn prevailed over Mississippi State. The final: Tigers 71, Bulldogs 66. Auburn improves to 26-7 overall and advances to the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday at Noon CT. The Tigers will play the winner of Texas A&M and Florida. The win also gives Auburn two of three wins against Mississippi State this season. Stats and reaction inside...