Auburn Pulls Away in Second Half to Defeat LSU

Tahaad Pettiford scores 27 points to lead the Tigers to victory

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Tahaad Pettiford scored a game-high 27 points, including 8 points during a key second-half run, to lead Auburn to an 88-74 victory over LSU on Tuesday. Auburn outscored LSU 47-40 in the second half to pull away for the win, improving their postseason resume. Kevin Overton added 21 points for the Tigers, while Mike Nwoko led LSU with 19 points.

Why it matters

This win is important for Auburn as they look to bolster their postseason chances, while LSU continues to struggle in conference play this season.

The details

Pettiford matched a career high with 6 assists and was a key contributor as Auburn pulled away in the second half. Overton also had a strong game for the Tigers, while Nwoko was the top scorer for the visiting LSU squad.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Tahaad Pettiford

A key player for Auburn who scored a game-high 27 points and dished out 6 assists.

Kevin Overton

Scored 21 points to provide scoring support for Auburn.

Mike Nwoko

Led LSU with 19 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Tahaad Pettiford was the difference-maker for us today. His scoring burst to start the second half really set the tone and allowed us to pull away.”

— Bruce Pearl, Auburn Head Coach (albanyherald.com)

What’s next

Auburn will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a postseason berth, while LSU will try to regroup and end their recent struggles.

The takeaway

This game showcased Auburn's ability to make key adjustments at halftime and pull away in the second half, led by the strong performance of Tahaad Pettiford. It was an important win for the Tigers as they aim to improve their postseason resume.