Kessler, No. 11 Auburn topple unbeaten No. 16 LSU 70-55
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after making a three pointer against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after making a three pointer against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 07:23 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of LSU center Efton Reid (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of LSU center Efton Reid (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 07:23 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 08:16 PM EST
LSU forward Tari Eason (13) puts up a shot as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) puts up a shot as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 08:14 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of LSU guard Eric Gaines (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) blocks the shot of LSU guard Eric Gaines (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 08:14 PM EST
LSU center Efton Reid (15) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

LSU center Efton Reid (15) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 07:22 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) is fouled by LSU forward Darius Days (4) as he goes up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) is fouled by LSU forward Darius Days (4) as he goes up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 09:45 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) slam dunks the ball over LSU guard Justice Williams (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) slam dunks the ball over LSU guard Justice Williams (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 09:44 PM EST
LSU forward Darius Days (4) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

LSU forward Darius Days (4) reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dec. 29, 2021 09:44 PM EST