The SEC basketball scene has seen some thrilling action this mid-week with key matchups altering the conference standings. Here's a quick look at how the games on Tuesday, January 28, have reshaped the league:
#12 Kentucky 78, #8 Tennessee 73 - In Knoxville, the Wildcats managed to pull off an upset, with Koby Brea leading the charge with 18 points.
South Carolina 60, Georgia 71 - Georgia secured a convincing win at home in Athens, with Asa Newell's double-double propelling them forward.
Oklahoma 68, #13 Texas A&M 75 - Texas A&M defended their home court in College Station, despite a strong performance from Oklahoma's Brycen Goodine.
#1 Auburn 87, LSU 74 - Auburn continued their dominant run, with Johni Broome posting an impressive 26 points and 16 rebounds.
#4 Alabama 88, #14 Mississippi State 84 - Alabama edged out Mississippi State in a high-scoring affair in Starkville, with Chris Youngblood scoring 23 points.
Texas 69, #23 Ole Miss 72 - Ole Miss managed to hold off Texas in Oxford, led by Sean Pedulla's 19 points.
Updated SEC Standings:
Auburn (7-0, 19-1) - Still undefeated in conference play, extending their winning streak.
Alabama (7-1, 18-3) - Close on Auburn's heels with a strong road win.
Florida (5-2, 18-2) - Not in action this week but holding steady with a favorable record.
Missouri (5-2, 16-4) - Also didn't play but maintaining their position in the top tier.
Ole Miss (5-3, 16-5) - Moved up with their win over Texas.
Texas A&M (5-3, 16-5) - Kept their spot after beating Oklahoma.
Vanderbilt (4-3, 16-4) - Did not play, maintaining their record.
Kentucky (4-3, 15-5) - Jumped up with their victory over Tennessee.
Tennessee (4-4, 17-4) - Slipped after their home loss to Kentucky.
Mississippi State (4-4, 16-5) - Dropped slightly after a tight loss to Alabama.
Georgia (3-5, 15-6) - Climbed a spot with their win over South Carolina.
Texas (3-5, 14-7) - Fell after their defeat in Oxford.
Oklahoma (2-5, 15-5) - Still looking for more conference wins.
Arkansas (1-6, 12-8) - Did not play, but remains at the lower end of the standings.
LSU (1-6, 12-8) - Lost to Auburn, staying near the bottom.
South Carolina (0-8, 10-11) - Continues their search for a conference win.
The SEC continues to showcase its depth and competitive nature, with any game capable of shifting the standings significantly. As we move closer to the postseason, each team's performance in these mid-week games could be pivotal in securing a spot or seeding in the upcoming tournaments.