Tigers Put the Brakes on Kentucky!

Danjel Purifoy on the defensive end.

(John Reed, USA TODAY Sports.)

War Eagle, everybody! The Auburn Tiger mens basketball team got their first win over a top 25 ranked opponent yesterday, defeating the 13th-ranked Wildcats, 75-66. The win moved Auburn to 19-2 on the season, and the Tigers picked up a big signature win. Barring a total collapse in February, I think Auburn is an NCAA Tournament team once again.

All week long we read about how the Kentucky guards were the best in the league, and would give Auburn a lot of trouble. Immanuel Quickley did lead the Wildcats with 23 points, but fouled out with a minute left in the game. Point guard Ashton Hagans spent much of the game in foul…