Auburn Tigers Edge Out Tennessee Volunteers in Thrilling SEC Showdown
In a highly anticipated SEC showdown, the No. 1 Auburn Tigers narrowly defeated the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers 53-51 on Saturday night at Neville Arena. The game, marked by intense defense and low shooting percentages, saw Auburn extend its winning streak to 11 games and remain undefeated in conference play.
Auburn’s Johni Broome, returning from a two-week absence due to an ankle injury, was instrumental in the victory. The senior forward recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, including a crucial assist on Miles Kelly’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining. Kelly’s shot gave Auburn a one-point lead, and the Tigers held on defensively to secure the win. Tennessee had a chance to tie or take the lead in the final seconds, but Zakai Zeigler’s 3-point attempt missed the mark.
Both teams struggled offensively, with Auburn shooting just 31% from the field and 15% from beyond the arc, while Tennessee shot 31.5% overall and 18.2% from 3-point range. Zeigler led the Volunteers with 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Chaz Lanier added 10 points. Despite the loss, Tennessee’s defense held Auburn to its lowest point total of the season.
The game was a defensive battle throughout, with neither team able to pull away. Tennessee led by four points with under two minutes remaining, but Auburn’s late surge, highlighted by Kelly’s clutch shot, proved decisive. The Tigers’ victory solidified their position as the top team in the nation, while Tennessee dropped to 17-3 overall and 4-3 in SEC play.
Auburn will look to continue its winning streak on the road against LSU, while Tennessee returns home to face No. 9 Kentucky in another marquee matchup.
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