Ticket prices soaring for SEC top-15 showdown
One of the most anticipated games of the season will take place on Saturday, as Kentucky travels to Auburn Arena to take on the Tigers. With the Wildcats coming to town, everyone and their mother wants to feel the energy.
According to CBS Sports’ Barrett Salle, it’ll cost an arm and a leg if you want to be in Auburn Arena for the top-15 showdown.
“Get-in price for Saturday’s basketball game between Kentucky and Auburn at Auburn Arena is $350 on @StubHub,” revealed Salle. “$350 for a regular season basketball game in January in Auburn, Alabama. 1 pm ET on @CBSSports.”
As you can see, the hype has never been more real for Auburn. The Tigers are so close to the No. 1 seed their fans can taste it, and they’ll pay a premium to see the Tigers accomplish their goals.
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When Kentucky travels to Auburn Arena on Saturday, the stakes will be through the roof. The Wildcats are looking to continue their climb up the Top 25, while the Tigers are searching for a long-elusive No. 1 ranking in the polls.
First, Kentucky will be led into battle against Auburn by forward Oscar Tshiebwe. On the season, he’s been a monster — averaging 16.1 points and 14.8 rebounds per game.
Additionally, the Wildcats boats four other players averaging over ten points per game. Guars TyTy Washington Jr. (14.2 PPG), Kellan Grady (11.4 PPG), Sahvir Wheeler (10.4 PPG) and forward Keion Brooks Jr. (10.4 PPG) will be helping Tshiebwe against Auburn.
On the other hand, Auburn has plenty of talent littered throughout their roster, as well. First, leading the charge for the Tigers is forward Jabari Smith. On the season thus far, Smith is averaging 15.8 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game.
In addition to Smith, Auburn’s Wendell Green Jr. is having a great season. The guard is averaging 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Afterwards, guard K.D. Johnson and forward Walker Kessler are both averaging over ten points per game for the Tigers.
Earlier this week, Auburn took care of business against Georgia — defeating the Bulldogs 83-60. As for the Wildcats, they came off a huge win against Tennessee to defeat Texas A&M on the road. With both teams bringing winning streaks to Saturday’s showdown, something has to give.
Auburn Arena will be the sight of a hard-fought, wildly-anticipated game on Saturday. Whether Auburn or Kentucky leaves with a victory will shape the remainder of the college basketball season.