Who’s Taking part in
Auburn @ Kentucky
Present Information: Auburn 19-9; Kentucky 19-9
What to Know
The Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to sq. off in an SEC matchup at 4 p.m. ET Feb. 25 at Rupp Area at Central Financial institution Heart. The Tigers might be hoping to construct upon the 80-71 win they picked up in opposition to UK once they beforehand performed in January of final 12 months.
On Wednesday, Auburn narrowly escaped with a victory because the staff sidled previous the Ole Miss Rebels 78-74. The general final result was to be anticipated, however Ole Miss made it extra of a recreation than the oddsmakers had predicted. Auburn bought double-digit scores from 4 gamers: guard Wendell Inexperienced Jr. (23), ahead Johni Broome (19), ahead Jaylin Williams (12), and guard Allen Flanigan (11). Wendell Inexperienced Jr.’s efficiency made up for a slower contest in opposition to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday.
In the meantime, UK bagged an 82-74 win over the Florida Gators on Wednesday. It was one other large night time for the Wildcats’ ahead Oscar Tshiebwe, who had 25 factors.
Their wins lifted each groups to an similar 19-9. On Wednesday the Tigers relied closely on Johni Broome, who had 19 factors along with eight rebounds and 6 blocks. It is going to be as much as Kentucky’s protection to restrict his harm on Saturday.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
- The place: Rupp Area at Central Financial institution Heart — Lexington, Kentucky
- TV: CBS
- Observe: CBS Sports activities App
Collection Historical past
Auburn have gained six out of their final 11 video games in opposition to Kentucky.
- Jan 22, 2022 – Auburn 80 vs. Kentucky 71
- Feb 13, 2021 – Kentucky 82 vs. Auburn 80
- Jan 16, 2021 – Auburn 66 vs. Kentucky 59
- Feb 29, 2020 – Kentucky 73 vs. Auburn 66
- Feb 01, 2020 – Auburn 75 vs. Kentucky 66
- Mar 31, 2019 – Auburn 77 vs. Kentucky 71
- Feb 23, 2019 – Kentucky 80 vs. Auburn 53
- Jan 19, 2019 – Kentucky 82 vs. Auburn 80
- Feb 14, 2018 – Auburn 76 vs. Kentucky 66
- Jan 14, 2017 – Kentucky 92 vs. Auburn 72
- Jan 16, 2016 – Auburn 75 vs. Kentucky 70