Kessler, No. 3 Auburn rebound for 77-64 win over Mississippi
Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) goes up for a lay up as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) goes up for a lay up as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 09:40 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks a shot attempt by Mississippi forward Sammy Hunter (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks a shot attempt by Mississippi forward Sammy Hunter (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 09:37 PM EST
Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 08:49 PM EST
Mississippi center Nysier Brooks (3) dunks the ball over Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi center Nysier Brooks (3) dunks the ball over Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 09:37 PM EST
Mississippi coach Kermit Davis reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi coach Kermit Davis reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 09:36 PM EST
Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a shot over Mississippi forward Sammy Hunter (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a shot over Mississippi forward Sammy Hunter (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 10:58 PM EST
Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) dives for a loose ball as Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) guards him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) dives for a loose ball as Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) guards him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 10:57 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 10:51 PM EST
Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) shoots a shot over Mississippi guard Jarkel Joiner (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) shoots a shot over Mississippi guard Jarkel Joiner (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 23, 2022 10:56 PM EST