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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Auburn Tigers know there is a target on their backs in SEC play as they sit atop the conference standings. That means playing to a high standard every night out, which head coach Bruce Pearl knows is a unique challenge.

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

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.

Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s game: The Tigers jumped out to an early 24-8 lead on the Bulldogs after a 16-1 run following the first media timeout. Auburn started the half 9-of-16 from the floor, sparked by Pettiford’s 12 points off three 3-point baskets in seven minutes off the bench.