Men's Basketball

A basketball player in an Auburn jersey hangs from the hoop, celebrating while two opponents look on.

Auburn rallies past Mississippi State to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | March 11

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

A player in an Auburn basketball uniform looks distressed, while a crowd in the background shows excitement.

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.

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 | Sports Reporter | 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 | Assistant Sports Editor | 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 Writer | 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 Writer | 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 | Sports Reporter | 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.