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Top-Ranked Auburn Faces Kentucky in Key SEC Basketball Matchup

Auburn seeks to secure at least a share of the SEC regular-season title as they visit Kentucky, with major implications for March Madness seeding.

  • Auburn, ranked No. 1, holds a two-game lead in the SEC standings and can clinch a share of the regular-season title with a win against Kentucky.
  • The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and will be broadcast on ABC with streaming options available via ESPN+ and Fubo.
  • Auburn enters the matchup on a five-game winning streak, bolstered by standout performances from Johni Broome, a National Player of the Year candidate.
  • Kentucky, currently projected as a 3-seed for the NCAA Tournament, has been strong at home and features a high-powered offense but struggles defensively.
  • Both teams are considered locks for the NCAA Tournament, with Auburn widely expected to secure the top overall seed in March Madness.
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