Auburn Basketball Hosts No. 20 Vanderbilt in Key SEC Matchup

Tigers look to bounce back from two straight losses as they wrap up a tough six-game stretch

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Auburn basketball will host No. 20 Vanderbilt on Tuesday evening in a key SEC matchup. The Tigers are looking to bounce back after consecutive losses against Tennessee and Alabama, which have them tied for 10th in the conference standings. This game marks the end of a daunting six-game stretch for Auburn, which started with an upset win over Florida and a victory against Texas at home.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for Auburn's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to pick up a signature win against a ranked Vanderbilt squad. The Tigers need to find a way to get back on track after their recent slide, and an upset of the Commodores could provide a much-needed boost.

The details

Auburn will be led by head coach Steven Pearl as they take on the 20th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network, with Tom Hart and former Tennessee guard Dane Bradshaw on the call. Fans can also listen to the radio broadcast on WLWI FM (92.3) in Montgomery and WGZZ FM (94.3) in Auburn.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT.
  • This matchup marks the end of a six-game stretch for Auburn, which started with an upset win over Florida and a victory against Texas at home.

The players

Steven Pearl

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers basketball team.

Tom Hart

The play-by-play announcer for the SEC Network broadcast of the game.

Dane Bradshaw

The color commentator for the SEC Network broadcast, and a former guard for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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What they’re saying

“This one starts another four-out-of-five stretch of Quad 1 games. It's another great opportunity to bounce back and play a really good Vanderbilt team.”

— Steven Pearl, Head Coach, Auburn Tigers (montgomeryadvertiser.com)

What’s next

After this game, Auburn will travel to face 21st-ranked Arkansas on Saturday, February 14th.

The takeaway

Auburn's matchup with Vanderbilt is a crucial game for the Tigers as they look to bounce back from their recent slide and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. A win over the 20th-ranked Commodores would be a significant boost for Auburn as they wrap up a tough six-game stretch.