The No. 7 Vols (17-2) face the No. 1 Tigers (17-1) and coach Bruce Pearl, who coached Tennessee from 2005-11. Pearl, of course, has turned around the Auburn basketball program since taking over in 2014.

Auburn freshman got benched due to a bad closeout. After a butt chewing from Bruce Pearl, the player decided to go into the locker room on his own for the remainder of the game.

After the game, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl praised Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and his players, emphasizing just how tough it is to compete against the Vols. "I'm sure tha