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.
Johni Broome returned, but it was a late three-point shot from Miles Kelly that stoles the show for the Auburn Tigers.
The No. 7 Vols lost 53-51 to the No. 1 Tigers at Neville Arena, falling to 2-2 against No. 1 teams under coach Rick Barnes.
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.
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.
Auburn basketball passed its most recent test by squeaking by Tennessee in a defensive battle, 53-51, at Neville Arena in Auburn. The win pushes Auburn to an 18-1 record and a 6-0 mark in SEC play.
"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.
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