There was a massive shake-up in the top five of the Power Rankings this week, with the gauntlet that is the SEC claiming two more victims in Florida and Alabama. Tuesday night began with Alabama seeing its eight-game winning streak end at home against Ole Miss.

Earlier in the week, while discussing Auburn, I explained why I think the Tigers deserve their No. 1 ranking but acknowledged I also find it hard to believe they're actually the best team in the country without the injured Johni Broome.

Five Auburn players scored in double figures and the host Tigers, the top-ranked team in the nation, survived their first test without their best player, Johni Broome, prevailing 88-66 over No. 15 Mississippi State on Tuesday.

A pair of top 15 teams at the top of the SEC meet up on Tuesday, Jan. 14 when the No. 1 Auburn Tigers host the No. 15 Mississippi State Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn is still the overall No. 1 seed in Monday's updated NCAA Tournament projected bracket, but that is not the story with the Tigers. National player of the year candidate Johni Broome severely sprained his ankle in Auburn's 66-63 win over South Carolina on Saturday and is expected to be out for at least the next two games.

Without Johni Broome, No. 1 Auburn basketball had no problem downing No. 15 Mississippi State on Tuesday. Here's a look at how it happened.

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl loved what he saw in the dominant win against Mississippi State on Monday.

Auburn Tigers defend their top spot in the AP Poll, overcoming Johni Broome's injury and showcasing strong SEC road win depth. Ben and Donnie recap the game.

Auburn played its first game without injured star Johni Broome but Mississippi State basketball did not take advantage. And it wasn’t even close. The No. 18 Bulldogs (14-3, 2-2 SEC) were dismantled 88-66 at No.