Good morning. Auburn swept this week's Southeastern Conference men's basketball awards released on Monday.
 
For the first time in his career, graduate senior forward Jaylin Williams was named SEC Player of the Week after leading the Tigers to a 104-76 victory over Indiana, one of college basketball's blue blood basketball programs, as part of Holiday Hoopsgiving on Dec. 9 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Meanwhile, teammate Aden Holloway took home SEC Freshman of the Week honors for the second time this season.

What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew?

🤸🏼‍♂️ Gymnastics enter the season with a No. 17 ranking
🧡 Talking Tigers Podcast with first lady of football Barbara Dooley
🐅 And much, much more!

📹 FACE TO FACE: RON BURGESS

Andy Burcham goes face to face with Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Burgess Jr., who was honored in 2013 by the Auburn Alumni Association with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2015, he was inducted into the United States Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and, in 2016, was inducted into the Army ROTC National Hall of Fame.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Ravaging Records on the Hardwood. The Tigers’ recent 104-76 victory over Indiana was Auburn's fourth-straight win over a Big Ten Conference opponent, and the most points scored since recording 109 points in an overtime loss to UConn in 2021. Jaylin Williams tied a career-high with 24 points on 8-of-14 field goals and 2-of-4 from 3-point range. He also finished with seven assists, one off his career high, six rebounds, one block and one steal versus the Hoosiers. It marked his fifth career 20-point outing.

Meanwhile, two-time recipient of the SEC Freshman of the Week Award, Aden Holloway, registered a career-high 24 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor, making 5-of-8 three-pointers and 5-of-5 free throws against IU. He also added two assists and a rebound in the win.
 
It marked the freshman point guard's fifth double-digit game this season in eight games played for the Tigers. Holloway (24 points) and Williams (24 points) became the first Auburn players to record 20-point games in the same game since Jabari Smith (31 points) and Walker Kessler (22 points) did so against Vanderbilt on Feb. 16, 2022. The Tigers also tied a school record with just three turnovers in the ballgame versus the Hoosiers.

🔼 Comin’ In Hot. The Auburn gymnastics team will enter the 2024 season ranked No. 17 according to the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association's preseason poll, the WCGA announced Friday.
 
Four Southeastern schools are ranked in the top 10, while all eight league teams rank in the top 20.
 
"The SEC is always very competitive, and this year is no different," head coach Jeff Graba said. "It will be a tight season once again this year with every conference team in the top 20. It will be a very exciting year, and we're looking forward to getting the season started!"
 
Oklahoma is ranked No. 1, with Florida (2), LSU (3), Utah (4) and UCLA (5) rounding out the top five. Alabama and Kentucky are ranked in the top 10 at Nos. 8 and 9, while Missouri (12), Arkansas (15) and Georgia (16) close out the rest of the SEC.
 
The Tigers host their annual Preview Meet on Dec. 15, starting at 7 p.m. CT. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT.

🔼 The First Lady of Football. Barbara Meshad met her husband in her first year at Auburn. He asked her for a date for four years. Barbara married Vince Dooley and embarked on a marriage of over 60 years. She became the first lady of Georgia Football and Georgia Athletics.

Recently, Barbara returned to her alma mater and sat down for an interview on the Talking Tigers Podcast, discussing life at Auburn and Georgia as well as the days since Vince's passing. Vince was the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs from 1964 to 1988, as well as the University of Georgia's (UGA) Athletic Director from 1979 to 2004. During his 25-year head coaching career, Dooley secured a 201–77–10 record.

More Brew headlines for your enjoyment 👇🏼

🎽  Auburn Track and Field - back at it.

👀 Watching BP psyche up his MBB team is something to behold.

🧡 Dear Auburn - Signed, Keionte Scott

🏀 Aden Holloway—SEC Freshman of the Week!

⛹🏾‍♀️ That’s thrice as nice, with WBB having won three in a row now.

🦌 BIG BUCK CHALLENGE

Alabama is known for its deep-rooted traditions, and this challenge combines two beloved pastimes. As dedicated fans of Auburn and Alabama, you can make memories both in the great outdoors and at the game. 

Join the Big Buck Challenge presented by Outdoor Alabama, The Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, and upload a photo of you and your harvested buck from this season or seasons past, and you might just snag two tickets to the 2024 Alabama vs. Auburn basketball game, played right at Neville Arena.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

Friday Night Heights. With Auburn Gymnastics just around the corner, it’s time to give some love to the sport that has been seeing amazing fan interest as of late. In fact, last season, they were breaking attendance records right and left.

That brings us to today’s question—how many total fans came to see the Tigers inside the Neville Arena last season?

Think you know the answer? Scroll down to the bottom to find out!

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Talking a Blue Streak. The Tigers are going to need the Jordan-Hare Effect in full force when facing Maryland in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl in Nashville. Going to the game? Show your support by wearing navy!

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday 12/12

(No Activities Scheduled)

Wednesday 12/13

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Asheville - Rocket City Classic - @ 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network | Live Stats

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Alabama State @ 7 p.m. CT SECN+ 100.3 | Live Video | Live Stats | Tickets

Thursday 12/14

(No Activities Scheduled)

Friday 12/15

🤸🏼‍♂️ Gymnastics Preview Meet @ 7 p.m. CT

Saturday 12/16

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Norfolk State @ 2 p.m. CT SECN+ 100.3 | Live Video | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday 12/17

🌊 Swimming & Diving - AU Invitational

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. USC @ 12 p.m. CT on ESPN | Live Stats | Tickets

🐅 Click here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 45,605!

"I think our fan base for Auburn gymnastics is second to none," head coach Jeff Graba said last season. "We have by far the best atmosphere in all of college gymnastics, and it has given our team a significant advantage. Much of our success this year goes right back to the support we get from the Auburn Family!"
 
The 2022 squad enjoyed competing in front of 9,121 at all five home meets last season, and a handful of the meets were sold out prior to the start of the season.
 
In addition, the Auburn students showed up in unprecedented numbers. The program averaged 1,421 students per meet, while the team's victory over Alabama saw 2,554 students attend.
 
Auburn also broke its season ticket record, having 5,674 on the year.

🐅 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!