No. 8 Tennessee Upsets No. 3 Auburn to Reach SEC Championship Game

The Volunteers avenged their January loss to the Tigers with a 70-65 victory, fueled by strong free-throw shooting and defensive play.

Tennessee capitalized on Auburn's 21 fouls, shooting an impressive 25-of-27 from the free-throw line compared to Auburn's 13-of-22.
Senior guard Zakai Zeigler led the Volunteers with 20 points, including a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, and four assists.
The Volunteers' defense limited Auburn to 41.8% shooting from the field and 6-of-21 from three-point range, with Johni Broome being Auburn's standout performer with 23 points.
Tennessee built a 12-point lead in the second half, weathered a late Auburn rally, and sealed the win with clutch free throws in the final moments.
The win marks Tennessee's third consecutive victory and sets them up to face either Florida or Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Sunday.