Auburn's Cinmeon Bowers' was named SEC player of the Week after his dominating performance in the Tigers' season-opener.
The junior broke the rebound record in Auburn Arena as he pulled down 17 against UW-Milwaukee Friday night.
Ten of the 6-foot-7 power forward's rebounds were in the second half where Auburn outscored its opponents 54-41, and eventually won 83-73.
The big man also put up 18 points for his first double-double of the season. He shot 6-for-12 from the field and 6-for-11 from the foul line.
He is the first at Auburn to have as many as 17 rebounds since Korvotney Barber recorded 18 in 2009.
Bowers' size will be essential for a smaller Auburn team in its first season under head coach Bruce Pearl.
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