Tuesday’s game was a rare off night for Auburn men’s basketball, falling on the road to Texas A&M 83-72.

It was the sixth Texas A&M win over Auburn in the two teams’ last eight matchups and just the Tigers’ second loss of Southeastern Conference play.

The win was also Texas A&M’s first over an AP No. 1 team in program history, happening in the Aggies’ final home game of the season. With the big occasion, Texas A&M’s students looked like they were preparing to rush the floor, but those plans were thwarted.

As the final seconds ticked down, head coach Buzz Williams pleaded with the fans not to storm the court and the Texas A&M PA announcer voiced the head coach’s request over the arena loudspeakers.

The students listened to Williams, remaining in the stands and avoiding a $100,000 fine that would have been paid to Auburn.

Auburn will finish the regular season with a home game against No. 7 Alabama on Saturday. That game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.

Peter Rauterkus covers Auburn sports for AL.com. You can follow him on X at @peter_rauterkus or email him at [email protected]m