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 passed a major test Saturday by taking down No. 7 Tennessee in front of the home crowd at Neville Arena in Auburn, 53-51.
Auburn Tigers player of the year candidate Johni Broome had a surprise for him on his car Saturday morning before the game vs. the Tennessee Volunteers.
College basketball's best offense had more air balls, weird passes and shot-clock violations than pleasing plays and still won.
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.
Miles Kelly knew it was going in. And one Auburn basketball assistant knew how to stop Tennessee's final play. Here's how the Tigers pulled off their victory over the Volunteers.
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Auburn basketball turned to pure grit to topple No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday, and got many saying "War Damn Eagle!"
Volunteers push top-ranked Tigers to the brink, showcasing elite defense in near-upset of unbeaten SEC powerhouse. Tennessee came heartbreakingly close to doing
Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes talked about what he learned about his Volunteers basketball team following the 2-pt road loss to the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers.
Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games.