Auburn Tigers Lose to Tennessee, Ending Four-Game Win Streak

Auburn's comeback bid falls short in Knoxville as Tennessee hands Tigers first loss in over a month.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:15am

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The Auburn Tigers' four-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as they fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 77-69 in Knoxville. Auburn never led in the game and trailed by as many as 13 points before making a late push, but ultimately came up short against the Volunteers.

Why it matters

This loss snaps Auburn's momentum after a strong stretch of play and drops them to 17-6 overall and 7-3 in SEC play. The Tigers were looking to solidify their position in the NCAA Tournament picture, but this defeat on the road against a ranked Tennessee team is a setback in that regard.

The details

Tennessee jumped out to an early lead and maintained control for most of the game, leading by as many as 13 points in the second half. Auburn made a late surge to cut the deficit to single digits, but couldn't complete the comeback as the Volunteers held on for the 77-69 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • Auburn entered the game on a four-game winning streak.

The players

Auburn Tigers

The men's basketball team from Auburn University, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Tennessee Volunteers

The men's basketball team from the University of Tennessee, also competing in the SEC.

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What’s next

Auburn will look to bounce back on the road against Mississippi State on Wednesday, February 5th.

The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Auburn's NCAA Tournament aspirations, but the Tigers will have opportunities to regain momentum with several key conference games remaining on their schedule.