Two of the top basketball teams in the SEC compete in a pivotal matchup as Auburn and Florida face off on February 8. Auburn, ranked first in the nation with a near-perfect record, has not lost a game since early December.

Auburn, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida visits Auburn after Liv McGill scored 21 points in Florida's 80-63 loss to the LSU Tigers. The Tigers have gone 6-4 at home. Auburn is 1-3 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Johni Broome is back, and Auburn is still on top of the SEC. The Tigers picked up their 11th straight win on Saturday night when they beat Tennessee 53-51. It marked Broome’s first game back from an ankle injury. He had a team-high 16 points and 13 rebounds off the bench in the win, which marked the lowest point total the Tigers have had all year.

A player from LSU made a striking admissions on star Johni Broome and the No. 1 team in the country after another impressive win

Alabama and Auburn are set to play two of the most anticipated regular-season games, perhaps ever, in the coming weeks.

Give the Tigers three straight over Florida. ›› Push Auburn’s overall record back ... over Georgia and Missouri while falling to Alabama, Ole Miss, LSU and Kentucky.

LSU freshman guard Vyctorius Miller is expected to return against Auburn, according to Tuesday’s SEC availability report, giving the Tigers another boost in the backcourt. He’s averaging 10.1 points in 16 games while shooting 63.8% from 2-point range.

Auburn, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida visits Auburn after Liv McGill scored 21 points in Florida's 80-63 loss to the LSU Tigers. The Tigers have gone 6-4 at home.

Florida Gators (11-9, 2-4 SEC) at Auburn Tigers (10-10, 1-6 SEC) Auburn, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida visits Auburn after Liv McGill scored 21 points in Florida’s 80-63 loss ...

Smith and Moore’s record might not last long, however. Fellow defensive lineman Jah-Marien Latham is set to return for a sixth season in 2024, giving him a shot at another win against Auburn, though the Tigers host the 2025 Iron Bowl, one of the tougher road venues in the SEC.

Alabama (18-3, 7-1 SEC) made 15 of 31 shots from behind the arc for a season-best 48.4 shooting percentage on 3-point shots. Its previous high was 44.4% against UNC Asheville (8-for-18) while the 15 made shots is second best behind the 19 (on 55 attempts) against South Dakota State.

Florida Gators (11-9, 2-4 SEC) at Auburn Tigers (10-10, 1-6 SEC) Auburn, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Auburn hosts Florida after Deyona Gaston scored 26 points in Auburn's 96-56 loss ...