The Auburn Tigers are set to face the Monmouth Hawks in their final non-conference matchup of the 2023-2024 basketball season on Monday, January 1, 2024. The game will take place at 4:00 PM CST at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. The game will be broadcasted on SEC Network, with streaming available via the ESPN app. Auburn, ranked No. 2 in the nation, enters the game with a record of 12-1, coming off a recent victory against Iowa State, where they displayed a strong performance. Head coach Bruce Pearl expressed his anticipation for the game, saying, ‘This will be a great chance for us to refine our play and build momentum heading into the SEC season.’ The Monmouth Hawks, who are struggling this season with a record of 3-9, are looking for a major upset. In their last outing, they lost to Colgate, and head coach King Rice noted, ‘We must stay resilient. Auburn is a tough opponent, but we thrive in challenging situations.’ Auburn’s key players for this matchup will include guard Wendell Green Jr. and forward Jani Broom, both instrumental in the team’s success thus far. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure their seats as this game is expected to draw a considerable crowd. Tickets for the game are still available on the Auburn athletics website. With this game, Auburn aims to solidify its status as a top-tier program ahead of the competitive Southeastern Conference schedule.
