Auburn, South Alabama Face Off in NIT Tournament

First matchup of the season between the Tigers and Jaguars in the National Invitation Tournament

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:35am

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The Auburn Tigers will take on the South Alabama Jaguars in the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Auburn has an 8-12 record against SEC opponents, while South Alabama has an 11-8 record against Sun Belt competition.

Why it matters

The NIT tournament provides an opportunity for teams that did not make the NCAA March Madness tournament to continue their season and compete for a postseason championship. This matchup between Auburn and South Alabama features two programs looking to end their seasons on a high note.

The details

Auburn, a member of the Southeastern Conference, has an 8-12 record against conference opponents this season. South Alabama, representing the Sun Belt Conference, has an 11-8 record against its league foes. This will be the first time the two teams have faced off in the 2026 season.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Auburn Tigers

A Division I college basketball team that competes in the Southeastern Conference.

South Alabama Jaguars

A Division I college basketball team that competes in the Sun Belt Conference.

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The takeaway

This NIT matchup provides an opportunity for both Auburn and South Alabama to continue their seasons and compete for a postseason championship, despite not making the NCAA March Madness tournament.