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What's at stake for Kentucky basketball in a key SEC game against Auburn? A title and more

Led by Immanuel Quickley, the Wildcats get it done to stay at the top of the SEC. Courier Journal

LEXINGTON – There is an easy way to describe Kentucky basketball’s Saturday game against Auburn.

It is the most important game of the regular season.

More than revenge for the Elite Eight loss to the Tigers last season and defeat at Auburn earlier this month is at stake with John Calipari’s and Bruce Pearl’s teams square off.

Here is a look at what’s on the line for the Wildcats.

1. SEC championship

Kentucky enters the weekend with a two-game lead over Auburn in the Southeastern Conference regular season championship race.