Auburn Defeats Seattle U 91-85 in NIT

Tigers secure victory in postseason tournament matchup

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:25am

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Seattle University Redhawks 91-85 in a National Invitation Tournament (NIT) game on Sunday. Auburn's Kevin Overton led all scorers with 23 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The NIT is a prestigious postseason tournament for teams that did not qualify for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This win helps boost Auburn's profile and momentum heading into the offseason.

The details

In the closely contested matchup, Auburn was able to pull away late and secure the 91-85 victory over Seattle U. Kevin Overton's 23 points paced the Tigers' offensive effort.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Kevin Overton

A player for the Auburn Tigers men's basketball team.

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The takeaway

Auburn's win in the NIT demonstrates the team's competitiveness and ability to perform well in postseason tournament play, setting them up for potential success in future seasons.