Missouri shocks Auburn with a buzzer-beater in the SEC Tournament

The Missouri Tigers were dead last in the SEC this season at 7-23, but are feeling the magic of the month of March after a buzzer-beating victory over Auburn.

With 2.7 seconds left, the Tigers’ Kevin Puryear caught the ball at the top of the three-point arc, fired, and knew it was going in as he backpedaled to midcourt for the 86-83 win:

Here’s another look from the other end of the floor:

With the win, Missouri will face Ole Miss in the second round on Thursday. Whoever advances in that game is slated to play Arkansas in the quarterfinals.

You can view the entire SEC Tournament bracket here.