Men's Basketball

Tahaad Pettiford flies to the basket for a dunk against LSU on March 3, 2026

Auburn Tigers take down the LSU Tigers on senior night in Neville Arena

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | March 4

The Auburn Tigers took down the LSU Tigers in a much-needed win at home to move their conference record to 7-10. The Tigers took a lead late in the first half and never looked back, winning by a score of 88-74 on their senior night in Neville Arena.

A basketball player in a white jersey pulls a shirt over his mouth while other players and a cheering crowd are in the background.

Auburn basketball set for must-win senior night showdown against LSU

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | March 2

Following yet another tough loss, Auburn basketball looks to conclude its home slate inside Neville Arena on a winning note as it welcomes fellow Tiger squad LSU to town for a crucial must-win contest on Tuesday night.

A basketball player in a white Auburn uniform dribbles past an opponent in a red Alabama jersey, while a referee watches.

Tigers looking to grab end-of-season conference win at home

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | February 28

The Auburn Tigers return to Neville Arena for another SEC matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the second of two meetings this year.

Auburn drops costly road game to Oklahoma 91-79

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | February 24

Auburn men’s basketball suffered a pivotal 91-79 loss to Oklahoma on Tuesday night, putting its NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy.

Elyjah Freeman tips in a missed layup to give Auburn the lead in the final seconds against Kentucky on Feb. 21, 2026.

Tigers beat the clock to squeak past the Wildcats

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | February 22

In a last-minute thriller, the Auburn Tigers overcame the Kentucky Wildcats 75-74 to snap a five-game losing streak after trailing the majority of the game.

STARKVILLE, MS - FEBRUARY 18 - Auburn's Elyjah Freeman (6) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Hubbard’s historic night powers Mississippi State past Auburn

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 18

The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team lost its fifth straight game in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday night.

Two basketball players are competing for a rebound on the court, surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Auburn looks to snap four-game skid in road test at Mississippi State

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 18

Auburn looks to get back on track, taking on Mississippi State.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 14 - Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #21 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Auburn continues to struggle, falling to No. 21 Arkansas

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 14

In a Valentine's Day heartbreaker, the Auburn Tigers (14-11, 5-7) fell to the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks (19-6, 9-3) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in the two teams' second meeting of the season.

Tigers seek momentum in Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | February 14

This weekend, the Auburn Tigers will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for an SEC matchup against the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena.

Sophomore guard Tahaad Pettiford broods after turning the ball over in Neville Arena on Feb. 10, 2026.

Auburn basketball continues its February slump with a loss to Vanderbilt

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | February 10

Despite an inspiring comeback effort by the Tigers, Auburn was unable to overcome a 15-point deficit and lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores 76-84. This is Auburn’s third straight loss, and third straight SEC loss, which doesn’t bode well for seeding in the upcoming SEC tournament.

A player is leaping to dunk a basketball while opponents and a cheering crowd are visible in a vibrant arena.

Auburn basketball hopes for a much needed win

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | February 9

Auburn Men’s Basketball will return to Neville Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 10 for what seems as a pivotal SEC matchup against the No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores, with both teams looking to rebound and get back on track after disappointing losses this weekend. The Commodores enter this game looking for a strong, bounce-back performance, while the Tigers seek to avoid back-to-back losses at home for the first time in nearly four years.

Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton and Filip Jovic celebrate a defensive stop against Alabama on Feb. 7, 2026.

Alabama’s second-half surge spoils Steven Pearl’s head coaching debut in Iron Bowl of Basketball

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7

The Tigers fell in head coach Steven Pearl’s first experience in the Iron Bowl of Basketball by a score of 96-92.

Aden Holloway and Tahaad Pettiford embrace after Auburn beat Alabama on Feb. 15, 2024.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs Alabama

By Sports Staff | February 7

Auburn is set to face Alabama this weekend at Neville Arena. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup:

Tahaad Pettiford celebrates after a call was made from the referee in Auburn's favor during the game against South Carolina on Jan. 17, 2026 in Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn and Alabama set to clash in Neville Arena

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 7

One of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports is set to make its way to Neville Arena this Saturday as first-year head coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first of two matchups this season.

A basketball player stands with his hands on his head, visibly distressed, while a crowd celebrates in the background.

Auburn’s late surge falls short in loss to Tennessee

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 31

Auburn men’s basketball suffered a 77-66 loss at Tennessee on Saturday night at Thompson-Boling Arena after a late rally fell short.

Auburn faces Tennessee in crucial SEC clash

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 31

Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team will be hoping to continue their impressive streak of conference wins this Saturday against Pearl’s alma mater, the Tennessee Volunteers.

A tall basketball player in an orange and white uniform is closely engaged with an opponent wearing a brown jersey.

Tigers overcome 14-point deficit to topple Longhorns

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | January 28

The Auburn Tigers came back from a 14-point hole to defeat the Texas Longhorns 88-82 in Neville Arena this evening.

GAINESVILLE, FL - JANUARY 24 - Auburn's Keyshawn Hall (7) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #16 Florida Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Keyshawn Hall leads Auburn home riding three-game win streak

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | January 27

The Auburn Tigers will return to Neville Arena riding the momentum of two dominant road wins as they prepare to host Texas on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. CST. The matchup marks Texas’s first trip to Auburn since Feb. 11, 1911, a historic date that also stands as the Longhorns’ first game played east of the Mississippi River.

Auburn grabs huge road win at No. 16 Florida

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | January 24

Auburn needed a signature road win and got just that today, upsetting No. 16 Florida 76-67 in the O'Connell Center.

Auburn seeks first win in Gainesville since 1996

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | January 24

Coming off its first SEC road win of the season, Auburn will look to replicate its performance on Saturday, in a rematch of last season's Final Four matchup against No. 16 Florida.