Updated weekly, the AP men’s basketball poll revealed on January 13 that a new team has claimed the top spot for round 11. That’s right, Tiger fans, Auburn Basketball claims no. 1 in the AP men’s poll for the first time this season!
Auburn Basketball ranks No. 1
Climbing their way up the rankings, the Auburn men’s basketball team is No. 1 in the Associated Press poll for only the second time in program history! The last time the team sat at No. 1 was in January and February 2022, which lasted for three weeks.
With a record of 15-1 for the season, the Tigers claimed 60 of 62 first-place votes to rise to the top, becoming the third team this season to achieve this. Taking this spot from Tennessee, the Vols saw their first loss of the season to Florida, which allowed Auburn to end their five-week reign.
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What’s more? In week 11, Auburn Basketball claims no. 1 in the AP men’s poll, and the list becomes SEC-heavy.
After week 11, the SEC has nine teams claiming spots in the AP Top 25. This includes three of the top five and five of the top 10.
Bruce Pearl makes Auburn history!
The Auburn basketball team coming out on top of the AP poll isn’t the only good news coming out of the program this month—Bruce Pearl recently made history by becoming the winningest head coach in Auburn basketball history!
After beating Texas 87-82 on January 2, Coach Pearl bypassed Joel Eaves in career wins at Auburn with 214 stand-alone wins as head coach.
Additionally, during his time at Auburn, Pearl has led the Tigers to the SEC Tournament five times, their first-ever Final Four appearance in 2019, and their first and second-ever No. 1 ranking in the AP poll.
Besides winning on the court, Pearl is committed to gaining wins on another front—and it’s one you can support too! The Bruce Pearl Family Foundation continues the fight against cancer with AUTLIVE.
What’s more, community partners can also join in and make a difference to help “Outshoot Cancer.” Berkshire Hathaway, for example, committed to donating $25 for every 3-pointer made this season to AUTLIVE. As of Jan. 20, the Auburn Tigers scored 178 3-pointers bringing Berkshire’s donation to $4,450!
The official AUTLIVE game is happening this Saturday, Jan. 25, at Neville Arean. Raise awareness of cancer prevention and early detection by purchasing a T-shirt or donating to AUTLIVE.
Summary
Are you a local? With the news that Auburn Basketball claims no. 1 in the AP men’s poll, you will want to catch a game this season! Be sure to wear your orange and blue and yell, War Eagle!
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