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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, AL - JANUARY 18 - Auburn’s Nicholas Heng during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Yarbrough Tennis Center in Auburn, AL on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Grace Fountain/Auburn Tigers

Auburn shows grit in ITA Kickoff Weekend in Starkville

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | January 26

Auburn men’s tennis completed the ITA Kickoff Weekend with a comeback victory over Alabama on Friday, before falling to No. 7 Mississippi State in Saturday’s championship match at the Rula Tennis Pavilion.

A player in a white basketball uniform dribbles a ball on court, while spectators watch and cheer from the stands.

Tigers defeated by No. 16 Oklahoma, despite career high by Jackson

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | January 25

The Tigers erased a 10-point deficit late in the game behind a career-high 19 points scored by A’riel Jackson, but ultimately fell to No. 16 Oklahoma 72-65 on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Neville Arena.

A female basketball player in a white and navy uniform dribbles a basketball while focused, with fans visible in the background.

Auburn's women's basketball set to take on Oklahoma

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | January 25

Auburn’s women’s basketball team will look to carry on its recent momentum into Sunday’s home matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners after winning back-to-back SEC matchups against Florida and 21st-ranked Alabama. Oklahoma, ranked No 16 in NCAA women’s basketball, is coming off an upset win against No 2-ranked South Carolina and enters the game with a 3-3 record in SEC play, one win better than Auburn’s 2-4 SEC record. Tipoff is set for Sunday at 1:00 PM CT at Neville Arena in what will be an interesting and electric SEC showdown.

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.

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 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.

Julianne Huff finishes her floor routine with her teammates cheering her on during the meet against Florida on Jan. 23, 2026 in Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Tigers show grit in narrow loss to top-ranked Gators

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | January 23

Despite having the lead after the first two rotations, No. 11 Auburn was not able to defeat No. 1 Florida in Neville Arena on Friday night, with the Gators earning the victory, 197.1–196.7.

A female basketball player in a white Auburn jersey holds an orange basketball, standing in a lively sports arena.

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.