Tennessee outweighs the best Auburn seeds to get to the head of the SEC tournament

Tennessee overthrew the best seed of Auburn 80-75 to reach the SEC tournament match.

Volunteers turned him in defense in the second half to build a double -digit lead. The Tigers answered, cutting it into three, but Tennessee eventually rejected them.

–>

The defeat was the third number of Auburn in the last four games. Tigers (28-5) beat 20 of 21 games before this recent slip. They should still be one -placed at the NCAA tournament, but they suddenly look insignificant.

The fourth volunteers (27-6) have also avenged their loss of January 25 in Auburn and their loss of tigers in 2019 in the title game of this tournament. The victory also holds Nade 8 Tennessee’s Nadasee for a single placement at the NCAA tournament, a case that will only become stronger if it can win the Second Tournament Championship.

Guardian point Zakai Zeigler had 20 points for volunteers, Jordan Gainey added 15 points and Chaz Lanier had 12.

Sec player of the year Johnna Broome led Auburn with 23 points, Miles Kelly added 13 i Denver Jones had 10.

Auburn led 33-32 at halftime thanks to a late flight of 10-0. The Tigers last led at 48-47.

Taket

Tennessee: Vols play in their fourth finals at the last seven tournaments. They won Tampi in 2022 and lost the title game and in 2018 and 2019. They improved at 12-8 in this tournament under coach Rick Barnes, who received his 833 victory in his career.

Auburn: The Tigers went in search of the fourth tournament, and the third under coach Bruce Pearl. Not only did they win with Pearl last year, and in 2019, they also won in 1985.

A key moment

Tennessee never lagged behind after running from 13-1 to climb to 60-49, which is Zeigler’s 3 from the top of the circle, with 7:17 left.

Key stature

The Vols had an advantage on the free throw line, making 25 out of 27, including 18 out of 20 in the second half. Auburn had 13 out of 22. Jahmai Mashack He sealed a victory with the remaining 14 seconds with the last steam.

Up the following

Not only would the total seed no. 1 of which Auburn once thought that the tigers would go disappear, but learn on Sunday where they land. Tennessee needed a carrier to beat Alabama on March 1 and shared with Florida during the regular season.

Associated press reporting.

Do you want great stories delivered to your inbox? Create or sign up for your Fox Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!!