Auburn Outlasts Tennessee in Defensive Battle to Stay No. 1

The Tigers secured a narrow 53-51 home victory over the Volunteers in a physical top-10 matchup.

Auburn defeated Tennessee 53-51 in a low-scoring, defensive contest, extending their winning streak to 11 games.
Tennessee missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds, allowing Auburn to secure the win by running out the clock.
Auburn's Johni Broome, returning from injury, led the team with 16 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
Both teams struggled offensively, combining for only seven three-pointers, with Auburn shooting 50.2% on the season but facing tough Tennessee defense.
The victory keeps Auburn undefeated in SEC play (6-0) as they prepare for a road game against LSU, while Tennessee looks to rebound against No. 9 Kentucky.