No. 19 Vanderbilt earns first win at Auburn since 2016

Commodores defeat Tigers 84-76 in SEC matchup

Feb. 11, 2026 at 2:31am

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Tyler Tanner scored 25 points and Jalen Washington added 22 as No. 19 Vanderbilt defeated Auburn 84-76 in a Southeastern Conference basketball game on Tuesday. The Commodores earned their first win at Auburn since February 2016, rebounding from a one-point home loss to Oklahoma on Saturday.

Why it matters

This victory is significant for Vanderbilt, as the Commodores had not won at Auburn since 2016. The win keeps Vanderbilt in the hunt for a top-four finish in the SEC standings and potential NCAA Tournament berth, while Auburn has now lost three straight games.

The details

Vanderbilt jumped out to an early 9-2 lead, but Auburn rallied to take a one-point lead midway through the first half. The Commodores then closed the half on a 13-3 run to take a 42-31 halftime advantage. Vanderbilt extended its lead to as many as 14 points in the second half, but Auburn made several runs to cut the deficit to single digits before the Commodores sealed the victory at the free-throw line.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Vanderbilt's last win at Auburn was in February 2016.

The players

Tyler Tanner

A Vanderbilt player who scored a game-high 25 points, making 12 of 13 free-throw attempts.

Jalen Washington

A Vanderbilt player who scored 22 points to help lead the Commodores to victory.

Tahaad Pettiford

An Auburn player who led the Tigers with 21 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us on the road against a tough Auburn team. Our guys really battled and made the plays we needed to down the stretch.”

— Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt Head Coach

What’s next

Vanderbilt will look to build on this road victory when they host Georgia on Saturday, February 15th. Auburn will try to snap their three-game losing streak when they travel to face Kentucky on February 18th.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt's win at Auburn keeps them in contention for a top-four finish in the SEC standings and potential NCAA Tournament bid, while Auburn's losing skid raises questions about their postseason aspirations. This was an important conference road victory for the Commodores.