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Auburn and Alabama to Face Historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 SEC Basketball Matchup

Auburn narrowly retains the top spot in the AP poll after a loss, setting up a first-ever SEC clash between the top two ranked teams.

Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) controls the ball as Arkansas forwards Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and Karter Knox (11) defend during the second half at Bud Walton Arena.
Feb 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) dribbles as Mississippi Rebels guard Davon Barnes (7) defends during the second half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Auburn holds the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll for a fifth consecutive week despite a loss to No. 3 Florida, with Alabama close behind at No. 2.
  • The upcoming Auburn-Alabama game on Saturday marks the first time in SEC history that the conference's top two AP-ranked teams will face off.
  • Florida climbs to No. 3 in the rankings after a statement win over Auburn, becoming only the fifth team in AP poll history to defeat two No. 1 teams in a single season.
  • UConn falls out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2022 after a loss to No. 9 St. John's, ending a 53-week ranking streak.
  • The SEC continues to dominate the AP poll with nine ranked teams, including five in the top 10, highlighting the conference's strength this season.