To say that Auburn basketball needed a win last Saturday over No. 14 Tennessee would be an understatement.
The Tigers got the win that they needed on Saturday by knocking off the Volunteers, 79-70 at Neville Arena in Auburn. The biggest takeaway from the game was shooting. Tennessee, who is known for limiting their opponents to score less than 60 points per game, could not stop Auburn from scoring 79 points on their home floor. Auburn reached that total by shooting 49% from the field with four players reaching double-digits in scoring.
Now that Auburn has earned its 20th win of the season, they feel a little less stressed about making the NCAA Tournament. How much does their place in the KenPom help their chances?
Here’s a look at where Auburn ranks in the major categories measured by KenPom ahead of this week’s SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.