In the latest AP Poll, Auburn was edged out by Gonzaga for the No. 1 spot despite receiving eleven more first-place votes. Here's why.
The Tigers got 36 first-place votes while the Bulldogs received just 25 and ended up getting 1,486 overall points compared to Auburn's 1,482. The reason for the vote shaking out the way it did can be traced to two specific writers.
The Mercury News's John Wilner voted for Gonzaga as No. 1, but also had Auburn at No. 6. The Kansas City Star's Jesse Newell gave Gonzaga the top spot but had Auburn all the way down at No.