Auburn overcomes 14-point deficit, beats Texas 88-82

Keyshawn Hall scores 31 points, Kevin Overton adds 25 in comeback win

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Keyshawn Hall scored 31 points and Kevin Overton made five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points as Auburn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Texas 88-82 on Wednesday night. Auburn has now won four games in a row, including a victory at Florida last time out.

Why it matters

This comeback win over a tough Texas team continues Auburn's strong run of form in SEC play, as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Auburn trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, but Hall and Overton led a second-half surge that saw the Tigers outscore Texas 75-55 over the final 20 minutes. Hall went 14-of-17 from the free throw line, while Overton hit five 3-pointers. Dailyn Swain scored 30 points for Texas in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Keyshawn Hall

A key player for Auburn who scored a game-high 31 points, including 14 made free throws.

Kevin Overton

Made five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points to help lead Auburn's comeback.

Dailyn Swain

Scored a team-high 30 points for Texas in the losing effort.

Camden Heide

Made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points for Texas.

Elyjah Freeman

Scored 10 points for Auburn.

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What’s next

Auburn will visit Tennessee on Saturday as they look to extend their winning streak to five games.

The takeaway

Auburn's ability to overcome a large deficit and rally for the win against a quality opponent like Texas demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to make noise in the SEC and NCAA Tournament later this season.