Auburn Tigers Prepare for Road Rematch Against No. 21 Arkansas

Head coach Steven Pearl discusses the challenges of facing the same team twice in one season.

Feb. 14, 2026 at 6:39pm

The Auburn Tigers are preparing to travel to Arkansas for a rematch against the No. 21 ranked Razorbacks. Auburn head coach Steven Pearl acknowledged the unique challenges that come with facing the same opponent a second time in a season, as both teams look to gain an edge in their conference matchup.

Why it matters

This SEC matchup between Auburn and Arkansas is an important game for both teams as they jockey for position in the conference standings. The outcome could have implications for their postseason aspirations and tournament seeding.

The details

Auburn and Arkansas previously met earlier this season, with the Razorbacks coming away with the victory. Now the Tigers will look to even the score on the road against their conference rival.

  • The teams first met earlier this season.

The players

Steven Pearl

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers basketball team.

Arkansas Razorbacks

The No. 21 ranked college basketball team that Auburn will be facing on the road.

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What they’re saying

“We know Arkansas is a tough team to beat, especially on their home court. But our guys are up for the challenge and we're going to give it our all.”

— Steven Pearl, Head Coach, Auburn Tigers

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain an advantage in the SEC standings as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

This SEC matchup between two talented teams will be an exciting rematch to watch, as both Auburn and Arkansas look to gain an edge over the other in conference play.