Men's Basketball

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Auburn embraces the NIT, one win from history in Indianapolis

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 4

After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, the vibe around Steven Pearl’s group has completely shifted, as the Tigers are one win from making history.

Auburn and Wisconsin set for 2026 showdown in Nashville

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 3

Auburn men's basketball is set to clash with Wisconsin on Dec. 19, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena, according to On3.com

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Everything Steven Pearl said after Auburn's 88-66 win over Illinois State

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 3

Auburn took down Illinois State on Thursday night to advance to the NIT championship game, and head coach Steven Pearl had plenty to say following the victory.

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No. 1 Auburn routs Illinois State, clinches program's first NIT championship berth

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 3

The Auburn Tigers are headed to the NIT championship for the first time in program history, as they defeated Illinois State 88-66 on Thursday night in Indianapolis.

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Auburn sinks 12 threes, punches ticket to NIT title game

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 3

It was raining 3-pointers at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, as Auburn punched its first-ever ticket to the NIT championship, taking down Illinois State 88-66.

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Plainsman Picks: NIT Semifinal vs. Illinois State

By Sports Staff | April 2

Auburn is set to face Illinois State on Thursday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) semifinals. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup.

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No. 1 Auburn to face Illinois State in NIT semifinals

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 1

The Auburn Tigers sit just one win away from the NIT championship, and it all starts on Thursday night against Illinois State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Get to know: Illinois State

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 1

Top-seeded Auburn heads to Indianapolis on Thursday for a semifinal matchup in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) against an unfamiliar opponent in Illinois State.

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No. 1 Auburn takes down No. 2 Nevada, punches ticket to NIT semifinals

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | March 26

The No. 1-seeded Auburn Tigers took down the No. 2 Nevada Wolf Pack on Wednesday night in a 75-69 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) quarterfinals victory.

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No. 1 Auburn set to host No. 2 Nevada, seeking NIT semifinal berth

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | March 24

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers are set to host the No. 2 Nevada Wolfpack in the NIT quarterfinals on Wednesday night at Neville Arena.

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No. 1 Auburn advances to NIT quarterfinals, knocks off Seattle 91-85

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 22

The No. 1-seeded Auburn Tigers have clinched a berth in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), as they defeated the Seattle U Redhawks 91-85 on Sunday night at Neville Arena.

Tigers set to host Seattle in second round of NIT

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | March 21

No. 1 Auburn is continuing National Invitation Tournament (NIT) play this weekend, hosting No. 4 Seattle in Neville Arena. The Sunday night game will be the first matchup between the two schools in program history.

Overton powers Auburn’s comeback win over South Alabama in NIT opener

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 18

After a rough first half in which it shot 25% from the field, Auburn recovered to earn a win in its opening National Invitation Tournament (NIT) matchup, defeating South Alabama 78-67.

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No. 1 seed Auburn set to host South Alabama in NIT opening round

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 16

Auburn is set to battle South Alabama in the opening round of the NIT.

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Auburn named No. 1 overall seed in 2026 NIT

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 15

The Tigers have accepted a bid to play in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament for the first time since 2009.

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Auburn left out on Selection Sunday, misses NCAA Tournament for first time since 2021

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 15

After losing nine of its last 12 games to end the season, Auburn has missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.

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Auburn awaits Selection Sunday after late-game collapse against Tennessee

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 12

Auburn’s season came melting down in the last 10 minutes of its SEC Tournament matchup with Tennessee, as the Volunteers went on a 20-0 run to clinch the 72-62 victory.

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Auburn rallies past Mississippi State to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 11

The Tigers got the job done Wednesday afternoon, taking down Mississippi State 79-61, behind Kevin Overton’s 22 points.

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Auburn falls to Alabama in regular season finale

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 7

In a game in which the Auburn Tigers were hoping to build a winning streak heading into the SEC Tournament, they instead faced a rival Alabama team that had their number all night long, losing to the Crimson Tide for the second time this season, 96-84.

Auburn travels to Tuscaloosa for Iron Bowl rematch

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | March 7

After getting back in the win column against LSU, Auburn wraps up the regular season with arguably its most important game of the year, as they face No. 16 Alabama at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday night.