Every so often a basketball game comes along, and it’s more than a game. It’s an event, an experience, an enchanted evening encapsulating every possible human emotion, for better or worse.

Auburn basketball passed its most recent test by squeaking by Tennessee in a defensive battle, 53-51, at Neville Arena in Auburn. The win pushes Auburn to an 18-1 record and a 6-0 mark in SEC play.

College basketball's best offense had more air balls, weird passes and shot-clock violations than pleasing plays and still won.