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Auburn Tigers Surge Past South Alabama in NIT Opener
Auburn used a second-half scoring spurt to pull away from South Alabama in the first round of the NIT tournament.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:57am
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The Auburn Tigers overcame a close first half to defeat the South Alabama Jaguars in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). After a tight first 20 minutes, Auburn broke the game open with a dominant second-half performance to win comfortably.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Auburn's season alive as they look to make a deep run in the NIT tournament. The Tigers are hoping to build momentum heading into the offseason and next year's campaign.
The details
Auburn trailed South Alabama 31-29 at halftime, but the Tigers erupted for 48 second-half points to pull away for the win. Auburn's defense clamped down in the final 20 minutes, limiting South Alabama's scoring opportunities.
- The game was played on March 18, 2026 inside Neville Arena.
The players
Auburn Tigers
The Auburn men's basketball team, competing in the National Invitation Tournament after missing out on the NCAA Tournament.
South Alabama Jaguars
The South Alabama men's basketball team, who faced off against Auburn in the first round of the NIT.
What’s next
Auburn will advance to the next round of the NIT tournament, with their next opponent and game date to be determined.
The takeaway
Despite the early deficit, Auburn's ability to make crucial adjustments and pull away in the second half demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to make a deep postseason run in the NIT.
