Auburn’s basketball squad dropped a nail‑biting 70‑68 decision to KK Mega Superbet in the second game of a Mykonos series, evening the split after a dramatic finish.
Bukky Oboye paced the Tigers with 17 points, while Adam Olsen contributed 14 and Kevin Overton added 11, all reaching double figures. Thomas Dowd anchored the effort on the glass with 18 rebounds, nine on each end, and chipped in eight points and four assists.
The game swung back and forth, featuring a 7‑0 fourth‑quarter run capped by a put‑back dunk from Oboye that forced a timeout, and a late alley‑oop that tied the contest at 41‑41 at halftime. KK Mega Superbet briefly led 44‑43 in the third quarter after a bucket from Mihailo Boskovic, but Auburn answered with a flurry that kept the pressure on.
A final possession saw Caleb Williams miss a last‑second three‑point attempt, sealing a 70‑68 loss after KK Mega Superbet’s defensive stop with seven seconds left. Coach Steven Pearl praised the visitors’ physical intensity and defensive effort, while noting Auburn’s thin roster and turnover woes as decisive factors.
Key Takeaways
The Tigers also saw limited minutes for Tahaad Pettiford in the opening quarter and a 17‑minute bench stretch for Kevin Overton, underscoring the depth challenges that Pearl highlighted. Despite the setback, the team finished injury‑free and will look to carry the defensive mindset into the next matchup.
With the series now tied at 1‑1, both squads leave Mykonos having demonstrated resilience in tight contests, setting the stage for a potentially explosive third encounter.