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Auburn to Face Seattle in NIT Second Round
Game time and TV channel announced for Tigers' next postseason matchup
Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:42am
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After defeating South Alabama 78-67 in the first round of the NIT, the Auburn Tigers will face off against Seattle University in the second round this Sunday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on ESPN2.
Why it matters
The NIT provides an opportunity for Auburn to extend its season and gain valuable postseason experience after missing out on the NCAA Tournament. A win over Seattle would advance the Tigers to the quarterfinals as they look to make a deep run in the tournament.
The details
Seattle earned an NIT bid after finishing sixth in the West Coast Conference and losing to Pacific in the conference tournament. The Redhawks enter the matchup with Auburn holding a 21-13 record and have notable wins against Washington and Stanford during the regular season.
- The game will be played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
- Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT.
The players
Seattle University
The Redhawks are the opponent for Auburn in the NIT second round game.
Brayden Maldonado
The senior guard for Seattle University led the team in scoring in their first-round NIT win over St. Thomas.
What’s next
The winner of the Auburn-Seattle matchup will advance to the quarterfinals of the NIT.
The takeaway
Auburn's postseason run continues as they look to make a deep push in the NIT tournament, providing valuable experience for the program as they aim to return to the NCAA Tournament in the future.
