Auburn Tigers Push Win Streak to 4 after Beating Texas Longhorns

Keyshawn Hall and Kevin Overton combine for 56 points to lead Auburn to 88-82 victory over Texas

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:39pm

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Despite being snubbed by the AP Poll this week, the Auburn Tigers continue to pile up wins in SEC basketball. Keyshawn Hall and Kevin Overton combined for 56 points to lead Auburn to its fourth straight SEC win, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat Texas 88-82 Wednesday at Neville Arena.

Why it matters

The win extends Auburn's winning streak to four games in SEC play, keeping them in the hunt for a top spot in the conference standings. The Tigers have proven they can win close games against tough opponents, even when facing early deficits, which will be crucial as they continue their push towards the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Hall and Overton combined to make 5-of-6 3-pointers in Auburn's 54-point second half. Hall scored 25 of his game-high 31 points in the half, including 11-of-14 free throws. Overton scored 17 of his 25 after intermission and made all 8 of his second-half free throws. Auburn tied the program record by committing only 3 turnovers while forcing 11, leading to a decisive 18-7 advantage in points off turnovers.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
  • Auburn has now won 4 straight SEC games.

The players

Keyshawn Hall

A key player for the Auburn Tigers, scoring a game-high 31 points including 25 in the second half.

Kevin Overton

Scored 25 points for Auburn, including 17 in the second half, and made 5-of-7 3-pointers.

Steven Pearl

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers, praised his team's effort and the home crowd's impact on the game.

Tahaad Pettiford

Scored 7 points and led Auburn with 3 assists and 0 turnovers in 36 minutes of play.

Sean Miller

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, acknowledged Auburn's excellent play in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to keep trying to win, keep trying to roll. We've got to keep getting better as a team, staying consistent every day.”

— Keyshawn Hall

“Making myself open off the catch is where I think I can affect the game.”

— Kevin Overton

“Key and KO had a lot of step-up in that second half. We got bailed out by two of our best players. Key and KO were phenomenal.”

— Steven Pearl, Auburn Head Coach

“Auburn has an excellent basketball team. We saw it on full display in the second half. We could not stop them in the second half. I give them a lot of credit. It's a great environment, great home court. Lot of respect for Auburn, lot of respect for Steven. We lost to a really great team. They were the better team.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Head Coach

What’s next

The Tigers (14-7, 5-3) travel to Knoxville Saturday to play Tennessee at 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN and the Auburn Sports Network before returning to Neville Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7, to meet No. 23 Alabama in the All Auburn All Orange game with free orange t-shirts for Auburn University students.

The takeaway

Auburn's come-from-behind victory over a tough Texas team demonstrates the Tigers' resilience and ability to win close games, even when facing early deficits. The team's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have fueled their current four-game winning streak, keeping them in contention for a top spot in the SEC standings as they head into a crucial stretch of their schedule.