Despite a late flurry led by Arthur Kaluma, Texas (11-4, 0-2 SEC) never regained the lead against Auburn after clawing out an 8-6 edge early into the game. Kaluma, a senior forward who transferred to Texas from Kansas State in the offseason, scored a career-high 34 points and almost willed the Longhorns to an unlikely rally.

Predictions, picks and odds as No. 1 Tennessee basketball faces Texas. Plus, injury updates and the latest news.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Here is how Tennessee on SI predicts it to go.Tennessee and Texas are set for battle as both teams are coming off a loss. Texas was defeated by the Auburn Tigers earlier in the week and the Vols were defeated by the Florida Gators earlier in the week.

After dropping to 0-2 in SEC play after a narrow loss to Auburn, Texas basketball welcomes No. 1 Tennessee and former coach Rick Barnes to Austin.

Our expert college basketball predictions are anticipating the defenses to take the initiative, with points coming at a premium tonight.

College basketball gets ready for another weekend of conference play with marquee matchups Saturday including a showdown between two of the top programs from the Mountain West. New Mexico will put its perfect 5-0 record against conference opponents on the line when it hosts San Diego State on CBS.

No. 1 Tennessee (14-1, 1-1 SEC) will return to Southeastern Conference play on Saturday after suffering its first loss of the season. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.