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Auburn’s momentum halted by No. 5 Vanderbilt

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 22

After back-to-back home conference wins against Florida and rival No. 23 Alabama, the Auburn Tigers women’s basketball team dropped its Thursday night game to the undefeated No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores, 81–53.

A basketball player, wearing a jersey with "Pettiford" on the back, is shooting the ball, while an excited crowd cheers in the background.

The Tigers take down the Rebels on the road

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | January 21

The Auburn Tigers get their first road SEC victory against the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford 78-66

Kevin Overton shoots the ball during the game against South Carolina on Jan. 17, 2026, at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Tigers on the hunt for a win streak against the Ole Miss Rebels

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | January 20

The Auburn Tigers (11-7, 2-3) have seen undesirable results thus far this season, but they have a chance to earn not only a telling victory but also to start a conference win streak on Tuesday against the Ole Miss Rebels (11-7, 3-2).

A gymnast performs an aerial leap, showcasing athleticism in a sparkly leotard above a crowd in a gymnasium.

Sophia Bell shines in Auburn’s loss to Arkansas

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 18

Auburn gymnastics fell to Arkansas on Sunday night, 197.250-196.075.

Filip Jović makes a rush toward the basket during the game against South Carolina on Jan. 17, 2026 in Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn bounces back with key win over South Carolina behind Jović career performance

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | January 17

For the second straight game inside Neville Arena, Steven Pearl’s Auburn Tigers earned a victory, defeating South Carolina 71-67 in a gritty contest that came down to the wire.

A basketball player in an Auburn jersey leaps to score while another player looks on from below.

Auburn seeks crucial bounce-back win in Saturday clash with South Carolina

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | January 17

The Auburn Tigers will face South Carolina inside Neville Arena on Saturday, seeking a bounce-back win over the Gamecocks after falling to Missouri on Wednesday.

A basketball player in an Auburn uniform dribbles a ball while fans sit in the background, watching the game.

Auburn women’s basketball knocks off No. 21 Alabama

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | January 16

Auburn women's basketball pulled off the upset over No. 21 Alabama.

COLUMBIA, MO - JANUARY 14 - Auburn's Keyshawn Hall (7) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Missouri rolls past Auburn in 84-74 win

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | January 15

Missouri’s lights-out shooting proved too much to overcome, as Auburn fell 84-74 on Wednesday night.

A basketball player hangs from a hoop while preparing to dunk a basketball during a game.

Auburn set to face Missouri on the road

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 14

Auburn will hope to keep the train rolling this Wednesday on the road against a Missouri team that finds itself 2–1 in SEC play this season.

Kaitlyn Duhon makes a move toward the basket past Florida's defense during the game on Jan 11, 2026 at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Second-half surge leads Auburn women’s basketball past Florida

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 12

Auburn women’s basketball secured its first win of SEC play Sunday afternoon, taking down the Florida Gators 60–50.

Coach Larry Vickers watches from the sidelines during a game against Tennessee on Jan. 4, 2026.

Tigers look to reset against Gators after Texas blowout

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 11

After a night against Texas that Larry Vickers and the Auburn Tigers women’s basketball team will be hoping to forget, the Tigers will look to get back on track against the 12–6 Florida Gators this Sunday. This will be the Tigers' fourth game of SEC play as they look to break out of their ...

Auburn upsets 15th ranked Arkansas in dominant fashion

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | January 10

Auburn gets their first SEC victory at home in front of a packed Neville Arena atmosphere in dominant fashion by a score of 95-73.

Auburn women’s basketball faces ultimate test against No. 2 Texas

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 8

For the Tigers to secure their first SEC win, they will need to take down a dominant Texas squad that is currently ranked No. 2 in the country and has yet to drop a game this season.

AUBURN, AL - JANUARY 06 - Auburn's KeShawn Murphy (3) during the game between the #24 Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Auburn falls in controversial fashion following an overturned buzzer-beater

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | January 7

Auburn falls to Texas A&M in heartbreaking fashion 90-88 to fall to 0-2 in conference play. The game seemed to be in the Aggies’ hands following a late surge to put them up double digits with under three minutes remaining, but the Tigers clawed back to make it a two-point deficit with just 0.6 seconds left and a chance to inbound the ball.

A basketball player in an Auburn jersey dribbles the ball while being closely guarded by an opponent in a white jersey, with cheering fans in the background.

Auburn seeks first conference win, faces Texas A&M at home

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | January 6

Following an overtime loss in heartbreaking fashion to SEC foe Georgia, Auburn looks to bounce back and earn its first conference victory of the season on Tuesday at home against Texas A&M.

Two basketball players face each other on the court, one dribbling a ball while a cheering crowd fills the background.

Heartbreak in Athens: Auburn falls to No. 23 Georgia in overtime thriller

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 4

The Auburn Tigers dropped their SEC opener in Athens in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday afternoon, losing in an overtime thriller against No. 23 Georgia 104-100. Even with the Tigers mounting a miraculous late-game comeback, crucial turnovers and clutch shots from the Bulldogs led to Georgia escaping its home arena with a win. This loss comes as the Tigers’ third in their last five games, but it also gives them some hope for the future as the SEC season progresses.