Auburn guard Miles Kelly (13) and Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) steals the ball away from Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles around Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) is fouled by Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) as he goes up for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) looks to shoot as Auburn guard Denver Jones, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler, right, goes up to shoot over Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)