Auburn played in a tough environment on Wednesday and walked out with an exhausting defeat.
The No. 6 Tigers suffered its first loss in 12 games on Wednesday, falling to Alabama at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, 79-75.
Auburn’s [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] recorded his 8th double-double of the season by scoring 25 and securing 14 rebounds. However, the Crimson Tide held a higher percentage in three-point shooting and free throws and won the rebound category as well.
Suffering a loss to a rival on the road means a tough dip in the KenPom rankings, right? Not exactly.
Auburn may have suffered its first SEC loss on Wednesday, but it remains one of the top teams in the country by KenPom standards. Here’s a look at where the Tigers stand in the latest KenPom update following the loss to Alabama in Tuscaloosa.