As the Auburn Tigers prepare to host the Georgia Bulldogs at Neville Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter on March 9th. The Tigers have been roaring through their season, and this game is shaping up to be another testament to their prowess on the court.

Feb 1, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts after being fouled while making a shot against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

In their last meeting with the Bulldogs on February 24th, Auburn left no doubt about their dominance, outscoring Georgia by a staggering 21 points. The final score read 97-76 in favor of the Tigers, who showcased an offensive clinic by shooting an impressive 62 percent from the field and a remarkable 54 percent from beyond the arc. With such high shooting percentages, it's clear that when Auburn gets hot, they're nearly unstoppable.

The statistics speak volumes about Auburn's capabilities; they are not just scoring machines but also demonstrate finesse in ball distribution with 16 assists. Their defense was equally imposing with five blocks and three steals contributing to their commanding victory over Georgia.

Feb 1, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Terry Roberts (0) goes for a shot between Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) and guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that basketball is unpredictable and past performance doesn't guarantee future results. The Bulldogs will come into Neville Arena looking for redemption after being bested at home. They showed resilience by sinking free throws at an impressive rate of 81 percent during their last clash against AUB and will likely focus on exploiting any opportunities at the charity stripe once again.

But let's not forget that AUB has been formidable at home as evidenced by their electrifying performance against South Carolina Gamecocks on February 15th where they scored over a century of points - finishing with a total of 101 while shooting an astounding 61 percent from both field goals and three-point land.

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) tries to shoot defended by Georgia Bulldogs center Frank Anselem (5) and guard Justin Hill (11) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is expected to tilt in favor of AUB based on recent performances including that against Kentucky Wildcats despite falling short by eleven points (70-59) due largely because of poor shooting percentages which seem more like an anomaly rather than a trend for this team.

With such compelling evidence pointing towards another successful outing for AUB especially considering they're playing under familiar lights at Neville Arena where fan support provides them with additional momentum – it’s hard not seeing them emerge victorious once more against UGA.

Fans eager to witness whether Auburn can continue its winning streak should mark their calendars for March 9th when these two teams face off at Neville Arena starting at 5:30 PM local time (Central Time). The game will be broadcasted live on SEC Network ensuring supporters won’t miss any action from what could potentially be another showcase event for AUB’s basketball program.

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