Johni Broome returned, but it was a late three-point shot from Miles Kelly that stoles the show for the Auburn Tigers.
The No. 1 Auburn Tigers host the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC showdown that could be the first of several meetings between the two.
"If you are aware of a student who suffered a serious injury on Saturday, such as a broken bone, please have them reach out to Dr. Bobby Woodard," AU said.
Auburn basketball turned to pure grit to topple No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday, and got many saying "War Damn Eagle!"
The No. 7 Vols (17-2) face the No. 1 Tigers (17-1) and coach Bruce Pearl, who coached Tennessee from 2005-11. Pearl, of course, has turned around the Auburn basketball program since taking over in 2014.
The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (17-2, 4-2 SEC) and the No. 1 Auburn Tigers (17-1, 5-0) meet Saturday at Neville Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbo
AUBURN, Ala. (WVLT) - Tennessee fell to Auburn 53-51 on Saturday night on The Plains. All updates below were reported live during Saturday night’s game. Tennessee travels to top-ranked Auburn seeking a win over Bruce Pearl’s Tigers Saturday night on The Plains.
Top-ranked Auburn’s undefeated conference record is on the line Saturday night when No. 6 Tennessee makes the trip to Neville Arena. The Tigers already notched impressive wins over Houston, Iowa State and Purdue, but facing the Volunteers could be the toughest game yet.
Auburn basketball proved last Saturday that any win is a good win. The No. 1 Tigers defeated No. 7 Tennessee, 53-51, on Saturday at Neville Arena despite shooting 31% from the field. Two of its offensive weapons, Denver Jones and Chad Baker-Mazara, were shut out from the field, and freshman Tahaad Pettiford shot 33% on the night.
Auburn basketball’s latest contest wasn’t for you. The top-ranked Tigers and No. 6 Tennessee combined for just 104 points — a total Auburn has neared on its own in multiple games this season.
After beating No. 6 Tennessee over the weekend, here's where Auburn basketball landed in the latest Top 25 polls.