Auburn Defeats Nevada, Advances to NIT Semifinals

Tigers extend nation's longest non-conference home winning streak to 67 games

Mar. 26, 2026 at 9:10am

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Filip Jovic registered 18 points and nine rebounds as top-seeded Auburn defeated visiting Nevada 75-69 in a quarterfinal NIT matchup. The Tigers increased their nation's longest non-conference home winning streak to 67 games and will face Illinois State in the semifinals next Thursday in Indianapolis.

Why it matters

Auburn's victory over Nevada extends their impressive non-conference home winning streak, which dates back to the 2016-17 season. The Tigers' ability to win at home against quality opponents like Nevada demonstrates their strength as a program and sets them up for a potential NIT championship run.

The details

Jovic led the way for Auburn with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Tahaad Pettiford added 16 points and 6 assists. Elyjah Freeman and Keyshawn Hall also scored in double figures for the Tigers. Elijah Price recorded a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds for Nevada in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
  • Auburn's non-conference home winning streak dates back to the 2016-17 season.

The players

Filip Jovic

A 6-foot-8 freshman forward for Auburn who scored 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win.

Tahaad Pettiford

The Auburn guard who scored 16 points and dished out 6 assists.

Elijah Price

The Nevada forward who recorded a double-double of 22 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Tigers will face No. 4 seed Illinois State, which defeated No. 3 Dayton 61-55 earlier Wednesday, next Thursday in a semifinal contest in Indianapolis.

The takeaway

Auburn's victory over Nevada extends their impressive non-conference home winning streak, which demonstrates the strength of their program and sets them up for a potential NIT championship run.