Ole Miss Shines, Auburn Falters in SEC Tournament

Ole Miss continues its surprise run, while Auburn wastes a golden opportunity to lock up an NCAA Tournament bid.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:06am

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The second day of the 2026 SEC basketball tournament saw some unexpected results. Ole Miss, a team that needs to win the tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament, took down Georgia 76-72. Meanwhile, Auburn blew a double-digit lead against Tennessee, losing 72-62 and potentially playing their way out of the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma also pulled off a surprise win over Texas A&M, boosting their own tournament hopes.

Why it matters

The SEC tournament is a crucial event for teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble, as a strong performance can secure an at-large bid. Ole Miss's win keeps their tournament hopes alive, while Auburn's collapse may have cost them a spot in the Big Dance. Oklahoma's victory also improves their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Ole Miss jumped out to a 14-point halftime lead over Georgia and held on for a 76-72 victory. Meanwhile, Auburn was up by double digits on Tennessee before the Volunteers went on a 22-2 run to rally and win 72-62. Oklahoma also added to Texas A&M's late-season struggles, winning 83-63 to bolster their own tournament resume.

  • The second round of the 2026 SEC Tournament took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Earlier on Thursday, Miami (OH) suffered an upset loss in the MAC Tournament, impacting the NCAA Tournament bubble for teams like Auburn, Missouri, and Texas.

The players

Ole Miss

A team that needs to win the SEC Tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament, Ole Miss continued its surprise run with a 76-72 victory over Georgia.

Auburn Tigers

Auburn had a golden opportunity to lock up an NCAA Tournament bid, but blew a double-digit lead against Tennessee, losing 72-62 and potentially playing themselves out of the Big Dance.

Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma, who sat near the bottom of the SEC for much of the season, pulled off a surprise 83-63 win over Texas A&M, boosting their own tournament hopes.

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