In a sun-lit arena on the Greek island of Mykonos, the Auburn Tigers rolled past KK Mega Superbet 92-71 in an exhibition that highlighted the team’s depth.
Kevin Overton was the offensive catalyst, pouring in 21 points and hitting 5-of-10 from three-point range, a performance that set the tone early.
Thomas Dowd added a near-double-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and a steal, underscoring his all-court impact.
A Test of Depth in the Aegean
Tahaad Pettiford contributed 12 points and led the squad with nine assists, orchestrating the offense while also chipping in defensively.
The scoring was spread across six players in double figures, including freshman Caleb Williams and walk-on Blake Muschalek, each netting 12 points, illustrating the breadth of talent on display.
The Tigers were without Owen Freeman and George Kimble III due to injury, while eligibility kept Narcisse Ngoy and Mantas Rubstavicius out of the lineup, forcing the coaching staff to adjust.
Head coach Steven Pearl praised the effort despite the absences, noting that the team would conserve energy and give more minutes to walk-ons for the upcoming rematch.
Defensive spark came from Bukky Oboye, who swatted five shots and altered many more, helping the Tigers maintain a 48-34 halftime lead and stretch it to 28 points in the fourth quarter.
With the next encounter looming, Auburn plans to rotate a modified lineup, focusing on energy conservation and opportunities for the younger players.