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Kelly, Broome shine as No. 2 Auburn escapes Austin with road victory over Texas

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | January 8

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers overcame a late rally by Texas to secure an 87-82 road win, marking Bruce Pearl's record-breaking 214th victory as Auburn's head coach. Johni Broome and Miles Kelly led the Tigers, combining for 38 points, while five players scored in double figures. Despite a career-high 34 points from Texas forward Arthur Kaluma, Auburn's defense and balanced scoring proved decisive.

No. 2 Auburn survives comeback-bid by Texas in first SEC road test

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 8

No. 2 Auburn passes its first SEC road test of the season beating Texas 87-82 win to pick up the Tigers’ seventh quad-one win of the season – which leads nationally.

Bruce Pearl stands alone as winningest coach in program history

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 7

With No. 2 Auburn’s 87-82 win at Texas on Tuesday evening, head coach Bruce Pearl passed Joel Eaves in career wins at Auburn with 214 to stand alone as the winningest head coach in program history.

Auburn still at No. 2 in the latest AP poll, trailing just Tennessee

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 6

Following an SEC opening win at home against Missouri this past Saturday, Auburn men’s basketball remains ranked at No. 2 nationally in the AP Poll for the sixth straight week – trailing just No. 1 Tennessee.

Strength in numbers leads No. 2 Auburn to SEC opener win over Missouri

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 4

In No. 2 Auburn’s 84-68 win over Missouri to tip off conference play, the orange and blue Tigers’ depth continued to be Auburn’s strength down the stretch of Saturday afternoon’s game and, perhaps, could be throughout the SEC gauntlet ahead.

Auburn opens SEC play with 84-68 win over Missouri

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | January 4

No. 2 Auburn opened SEC play in dominant fashion on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Missouri Tigers 84-68. Broome led the scoring effort with 24 points, marking his ninth game this season scoring at least 20 points.

No. 2 Auburn and Missouri clash in SEC opener

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | January 4

The Auburn Tigers and the Missouri Tigers will square off in the opening weekend for SEC play in Neville Arena after the Auburn Tigers' impressive non-conference feats.

Short-handed Auburn falls in SEC opener to No. 25 Ole Miss

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 2

The injured Tigers experieced a full dose of the Rebels’ defense in a 85-58 loss in the SEC opener – marking Auburn’s seventh straight loss in the conference opener.

Auburn women's basketball looking for its first ranked win against No.25 Ole Miss

By Luke McClure | Sports Writer | January 2

Coming off a tough loss against Norfolk State, the Auburn Tigers Women’s basketball team has a chance to get its first-ranked win against the No.25 Ole Miss Rebels.

Strong defensive performance uplifts Tigers en route to dominant win over Monmouth

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | December 30

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers overcame a sluggish start on Monday night against Monmouth and it was strong defensive play that sparked the Tigers' dominant performance.

No. 2 Auburn pulls away from Monmouth concluding non-conference play

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 30

After a closer than comfort start, No. 2 Auburn pulls away from Monmouth 87-58 to end the non-conference slate of the season – marking the best non-conference record, 93-15, in the SEC over the last nine seasons.

Auburn stays at the second spot nationally in latest AP poll

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 30

Following an off-week due to the Christmas Holidays, Auburn men’s basketball remains ranked at No. 2 nationally in the AP Poll for the fifth straight week – trailing just No. 1 Tennessee.

No. 2 Tigers wrap up non-conference slate against Monmouth

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | December 29

No. 2 Auburn men’s basketball will host the Monmouth Hawks on Monday, Dec. 30 to conclude a rigorous 2024-25 non-conference schedule before starting SEC play next weekend.

Injured Auburn squad fails at comeback bid in loss to Norfolk State

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 29

With SEC play set to start in the new year, the Tigers – injured at multiple spots from non-conference play – fell to Norfolk State 63-57 snapping a four game win streak.

Presser Points: Pearl previews final non-conference matchup

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 27

The No. 2 Tigers are set to host the Monmouth Hawks in the final non-conference game of the season before Auburn starts SEC play in the new year. Bruce Pearl spoke with the media Friday afternoon to preview the upcoming matchup and talk about the Tigers’ break before the beginning of league play.

Tigers still at No. 2 in latest AP poll, trailing just Tennessee

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 23

Following an 18-point quad-one victory over at the time No. 16 Purdue in Birmingham, AL this past Saturday, Auburn men’s basketball remains ranked at No. 2 nationally in the AP Poll for the fourth straight week – trailing just No. 1 Tennessee.

Tigers add Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Singleton from portal

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 23

Former Georgia Tech wide receiver and the No. 3 overall player available in the transfer portal, per 247 Sports, Eric Singleton committed to Auburn early Monday morning.

Impressive guard performances lift No. 2 Auburn to dominant victory over No. 16 Purdue

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | December 23

Strong guard play from Denver Jones, Tahaad Pettiford, and Chad Baker-Mazara -- a constant trend this season -- lifted Auburn to an annihilating win over Purdue on Saturday. Jones and Pettiford combined for 33 of Auburn's 87 points, shooting shooting 13-of-22 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range.

Defense 'controls the outcome' against No. 16 Purdue in 87-69 win

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | December 21

No. 2 Auburn dominated No. 16 Purdue, winning 87-69 with a stifling defensive performance. The Tigers held Purdue to 39% from the field, 34.8% from behind-the-arc, and forced 12 turnovers.

No. 2 Auburn blows past No. 16 Purdue with 18-point win in Birmingham

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | December 21

In front of a packed – Auburn-favoring – house, the No. 2 Tigers secured their sixth quad-one victory and fourth win over a top-30 KenPom opponent in a 18-point blowout of No. 16 Purdue in Birmingham, AL.