The freshman guard sets a new season high with 24 points that made the difference in the tight bout against rival Georgia

Here's what Georgia coach Mike White said about Bruce Pearl and Auburn basketball ahead of Saturday's ranked matchup between the Tigers and Bulldogs.

Auburn basketball will try to hold onto its No. 1 status on the road today, playing No. 23 Georgia. Stay tuned here for the latest updates from the Montgomery Advertiser in Athens.

Tahaad Pettiford hit 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range, scoring 24 off the bench to help No. 1 Auburn escape No. 23 Georgia with a 70-68 win.

Auburn forward Johni Broome is dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates ahead of No. 1 Auburn’s game at No. 23 Georgia.

Auburn basketball guard Tahaad Pettiford recaps the Tigers' 70-68 win over the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga.

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers hit the road for another difficult-road test when they take on the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs in Athens.

The Florida native has been having an impressive senior season leading the Tigers to the No. 2 ranking in the AP poll and is in contention for National Player of the Year.

No. 1 Auburn narrowly escaped a tough conference road game as it took down the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs in Stegeman Coliseum, 70-68. With the win, the Tigers stay undefeated in conference play.

As much success as Auburn is having this season, a lot is a result of a productive offseason. Bruce Pearl shaped his roster the right way, mixing in a lot of returning talent, some players from the NCAA transfer portal,

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl previews the Tigers' upcoming matchup with No. 23 Georgia on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Neville Arena in Auburn.

Georgia basketball has raised eyebrows with some impressive wins this season, but none would compare to a win on Saturday.