Auburn's shooting improved to a decent 40% overall, though their three-point shooting was still below par at 20%. Defensively, Auburn made a significant impact by blocking five shots from the Volunteers, while Tennessee managed to block only two of Auburn's attempts.

Auburn basketball turned to pure grit to topple No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday, and got many saying "War Damn Eagle!"

Tennessee connected on just one of its final seven field goal attempts while Auburn finished the game on a 6-0 run. Senior guard Johni Broome returned from an ankle injury Saturday to score 16 points and secure 13 rebounds while blocking four shots.