LSU basketball hosted the No. 1 team in America on Wednesday night. The Tigers came up short. Despite keeping the game within reach down the stretch, the Tigers fell to No. 1 Auburn 87-74 inside the PMAC on Wednesday.

It's LSU men's basketball vs. No. 1 seed Auburn in a Wednesday night SEC matchup. Follow along for live game updates, score and more.

LSU freshman guard Vyctorius Miller is expected to return against Auburn, according to Tuesday’s SEC availability report, giving the Tigers another boost in the backcourt. He’s averaging 10.1 points in 16 games while shooting 63.8% from 2-point range.

The No. 7 Vols lost 53-51 to the No. 1 Tigers at Neville Arena, falling to 2-2 against No. 1 teams under coach Rick Barnes.

After two games on the road, LSU is heading back home. They and the Auburn Tigers will face off in an SEC battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 79.

Wednesday night's college basketball schedule features a Southeastern Conference clash between the LSU Tigers and Auburn Tigers inside Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Do you want to watch this premium hoops matchup on TV or live stream?

It’s been a struggle for the LSU Tigers who are 1-5 in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers face their toughest tonight when they host number one ranked Auburn.