Following a tight win over the Georgia Bulldogs, Auburn finds themselves playing second fiddle in the recent KenPom Ratings update

Tahaad Pettiford scored a season-high 24 points off the bench, helping lead the visiting No. 1 Auburn Tigers to a 70-68 win over the Georgia Bulldogs in Southeastern Conference play in Athens on Saturday.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' taking fifth trip to Neville Arena in five years for Tennessee game Auburn hits the road for another Quad 1 opportunity, at No. 23 Georgia. The Bulldogs are ranked for the first time in 14 years,

Georgia basketball was within striking distance late against No. 1 Auburn but the Tigers fended off the No. 23 Bulldogs in Athens

The No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs welcome the No. 1 Auburn Tigers to town for college basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

The freshman guard sets a new season high with 24 points that made the difference in the tight bout against rival Georgia

The No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs (14-3, 2-2 SEC) welcome the No. 1 Auburn Tigers (16-1, 4-0) to Stegeman Coliseum Saturday. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook

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Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s game: The Tigers jumped out to an early 24-8 lead on the Bulldogs after a 16-1 run following the first media timeout. Auburn started the half 9-of-16 from the floor, sparked by Pettiford’s 12 points off three 3-point baskets in seven minutes off the bench.

Despite missing their top player, Auburn continues to roll and was rewarded with receiving every last first-place vote

Former record-setting Razorback shooting guard Pat Bradley, who serves as an SEC Network analyst, likes to defend his former program when it's legitimate. After the Hogs' 83-65 loss at Missouri on Saturday, Bradley came to terms with the state of the program with one sensible remark: "You're as good as your record."