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No. 1 Auburn prevails in NIT championship thriller, defeats Tulsa in overtime

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 6

Auburn made history on Sunday night in Indianapolis, taking down Tulsa 92-86 to win the NIT championship in an absolute thriller to close the Tigers’ 2025-26 season.

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Auburn’s resilient run ends with confetti in Indianapolis

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 6

After finishing the regular season 2-8 down the stretch and missing the NCAA Tournament, Auburn faced a tough choice: accept an NIT bid or end the season early. The Tigers chose to compete and captured the program’s first NIT title Sunday, capping a resilient five-game postseason winning streak.

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Plainsman Picks: NIT championship vs. Tulsa

By Sports Staff | April 5

Auburn is set to battle Tulsa in the NIT title game. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup.

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No. 18 Auburn rallies to defeat No. 17 Arkansas, clinching series

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | April 4

No. 18 Auburn rallied from an early game 3-0 deficit, scoring eight unanswered runs to defeat No. 17 Arkansas 8-3 and clinch the series Saturday afternoon at Plainsman Park.

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Tigers eyeing first NIT title, set for tough clash with sharp-shooting Tulsa

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 4

No. 1 Auburn is seeking its first NIT championship in program history on Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, but an extremely dangerous Tulsa squad stands in the Tigers’ way of a banner and some hardware.

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Auburn softball set for tough road test at No. 3 Arkansas

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 4

Auburn’s softball team is looking to return to form this weekend as it heads to Fayetteville, Ark., to take on No. 3 Arkansas.

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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.

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No. 18 Auburn drops Game 2 behind late Arkansas home run

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 3

Auburn got out in front early but could not hang on, dropping game two to Arkansas 3-2, setting up a massive game three tomorrow afternoon.

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. 18 Tigers open homestand with much-needed win over Arkansas

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | April 3

The No. 18 Auburn Tigers grabbed a 10-2 win against the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks in Plainsman Park on Thursday, securing a much-needed win after going 0-4 on the road.

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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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Auburn gymnastics' season comes to a close as Tigers place third in regional semifinal

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 2

Auburn gymnastics saw its season come to an end Thursday night, as the Tigers finished third at the NCAA Regional Semifinals in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

AUBURN, AL - MAY 14 - NCAA Tournament - during Round 3 of the Auburn Regional at Auburn University Club in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

No. 1 Auburn aims to finish strong after near misses

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | April 2

No. 1 Auburn heads into this week looking to build on an already dominant season and snap its streak of runner-up finishes. Despite consistently placing near the top of the leaderboard, Auburn will be aiming to turn those strong performances into a win.

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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.

No. 18 Auburn to host No. 17 Arkansas in key top-20 SEC showdown

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | April 1

Following a rough spell for both teams, No. 18 Auburn baseball is set for a three-game series against No. 17 Arkansas, commencing Thursday night inside Plainsman Park.

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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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COLUMN | Last season was unforgettable, this season is still worth appreciating

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 1

I’m going to remember last year’s Final Four run in the Alamo City for the rest of my life. I’ll probably tell my kids about it. I’ll admit, watching Auburn basketball this year was tough at times, but it made me realize why the legendary moments we saw in 2025 are so special and, honestly, made me cherish them even more. But that’s all in the past, and it’s time for this year’s team to finish its story.