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Tennessee Basketball Holds Off Auburn for Third Straight SEC Win
Tennessee controlled rebounds and bench scoring, shooting 81% free throws to end Auburn's four-game SEC win streak, improving to 15-6 overall, 5-3 in conference.
- At Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee men's basketball beat Auburn 77-69 on Jan. 31, 2026, never trailing and controlling the game.
- With Felix Okpara ruled out, Tennessee outrebounded Auburn 46-30 with a plus-13 halftime margin, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and scoring 13 second-chance points.
- Nate Ament, Tennessee freshman, scored 22 points with seven rebounds and made 12-of-15 free throws, while Jaylen Carey added 13 points, eight rebounds, and the Tennessee bench contributed 19 points.
- The result kept Auburn winless in Knoxville since 2020 as the Tigers fell to 14-8 overall and 5-4 in SEC play, while Tennessee earned its third straight SEC victory and improved to 15-6 and 5-3.
- With conference play continuing, Auburn will have a full week to prepare for its next matchup, as upcoming dates include Feb. 7 and Feb. 14.
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