Surging No. 2 Auburn faces SEC challenge vs. Missouri

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No. 2 Auburn powered through its daunting nonconference gauntlet while earning victories over four nationally ranked teams: Houston, Iowa State, North Carolina and Purdue.

The Tigers (12-1) are aiming to make another deep NCAA Tournament run.

But first they must endure the Southeastern Conference wars. That challenge begins Saturday when they host Missouri (11-2) in the conference