No. 19 Vanderbilt defeats Auburn 84-76

Commodores hand Tigers their 10th loss of the season

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Auburn Tigers 84-76 in a college basketball matchup. Vanderbilt improved to 19-4 on the season, while Auburn dropped to 10-13 overall.

Why it matters

This was an important SEC conference game between two teams with vastly different records so far this season. Vanderbilt is ranked and looking to solidify its position in the NCAA Tournament, while Auburn is struggling and trying to turn its season around.

The details

Vanderbilt was led by a strong offensive performance, scoring 84 points and shooting 50% from the field. The Commodores also dominated the boards, outrebounding Auburn 38-28. Auburn kept the game close, but ultimately couldn't overcome Vanderbilt's balanced attack.

  • The game was played on February 11, 2026.

The players

Vanderbilt Commodores

The men's basketball team from Vanderbilt University, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Auburn Tigers

The men's basketball team from Auburn University, also a member of the SEC.

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The takeaway

This win keeps Vanderbilt in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Auburn will need to regroup and try to finish the season strong to have a chance at postseason play.