With a defensive stop in the first possession, Auburn ignited against No. 2 Kentucky.
The Wildcats proved their athleticism with an almost immediate fast break for a quick layup, but Auburn answered back with Chris Denson converting for two.
Orange and blue poured into the Auburn Arena through the first few minutes. Kentucky settled into a 7-10 lead with 15 minutes left in the first half.
Rob Chubb put the Tigers up 11-10 with his play in the paint, showing much the physical style of play Auburn displayed in the first half.
The Tigers' momentum was questioned all week following two consecutive losses, but coach Tony Barbee encouraged a positive mindset before the Blue and White strolled in.
Josh Langford, despite missing the first six games of the season, charged Kentucky's defense with consecutive shots to sway the momentum in Auburn's favor mid-way through the first half.
Fighting with a one-point lead with under a minute left in the first half, Kentucky's Darius Miller completed a three-pointer at the buzzer to put the Wildcats up 32-28.
The Tigers threw history a curve at the half, trailing by only four with Kenny Gabriel spending most of the night on the bench for fouls.
The second half began with Auburn forcing Kentucky into several uncharacteristic shots; the No. 2 team in the country couldn't budge more than a six point lead.
Barbee remained eager on the sidelines as Chubb tied the game at 43 with 13 minutes remaining.
A tie game went back and forth for most of the second half, with Auburn spreading the ball around with Chubb, Denson and Gabriel in double-digit points.
Kentucky found it's largest lead of the night up 9 points with 2:45 remaining and extended it's final lead to 15, forcing Auburn to it's second straight SEC loss 68-53.
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