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1928 - After losing to Ole Miss in their first meeting, Auburn grabbed the victory in meeting #2.
Auburn led 30-3 at halftime en route to their 53-38 victory.
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Auburn led 30-3 at halftime en route to their 53-38 victory.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
1928 - After losing to Ole Miss in their first meeting, Auburn grabbed the victory in meeting #2.
Auburn led 30-3 at halftime en route to their 53-38 victory.
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Auburn led 30-3 at halftime en route to their 53-38 victory.
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1927 - Auburn faces Sewanee for the first time.
The Tigers' 46-15 victory was their 10th straight win. Auburn held Sewanee scoreless for 15 minutes.
Auburn holds a 26-1 record in the series that was last played in 1941.
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The Tigers' 46-15 victory was their 10th straight win. Auburn held Sewanee scoreless for 15 minutes.
Auburn holds a 26-1 record in the series that was last played in 1941.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
1927 - Auburn faces Sewanee for the first time.
The Tigers' 46-15 victory was their 10th straight win. Auburn held Sewanee scoreless for 15 minutes.
Auburn holds a 26-1 record in the series that was last played in 1941.
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The Tigers' 46-15 victory was their 10th straight win. Auburn held Sewanee scoreless for 15 minutes.
Auburn holds a 26-1 record in the series that was last played in 1941.
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2005 - Holly Currie threw the first and only perfect game in @AuburnSoftball history as the Tigers defeated College of Charleston 9-0 at Jane B. Moore Field.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
2005 - Holly Currie threw the first and only perfect game in @AuburnSoftball history as the Tigers defeated College of Charleston 9-0 at Jane B. Moore Field.
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1985 - The SEC began awarding Player of the Week awards at the beginning of the season.
Chuck Person is named SEC Player of the Week, becoming the first Auburn Tiger to be presented with the award.
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Chuck Person is named SEC Player of the Week, becoming the first Auburn Tiger to be presented with the award.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
1985 - The SEC began awarding Player of the Week awards at the beginning of the season.
Chuck Person is named SEC Player of the Week, becoming the first Auburn Tiger to be presented with the award.
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Chuck Person is named SEC Player of the Week, becoming the first Auburn Tiger to be presented with the award.
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2018 - After suffering a shoulder injury the game prior, Bryce Brown sat out #8 Auburn's trip to Georgia.
On the back of Jared Harper's career high 24 and Mustapha Heron's 19, the Tigers rolled to a 78-61 victory in Athens.
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On the back of Jared Harper's career high 24 and Mustapha Heron's 19, the Tigers rolled to a 78-61 victory in Athens.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
2018 - After suffering a shoulder injury the game prior, Bryce Brown sat out #8 Auburn's trip to Georgia.
On the back of Jared Harper's career high 24 and Mustapha Heron's 19, the Tigers rolled to a 78-61 victory in Athens.
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On the back of Jared Harper's career high 24 and Mustapha Heron's 19, the Tigers rolled to a 78-61 victory in Athens.
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1996 - An 18-6 Florida run and 3-pointer with 21.5 seconds remaining tied the game at 70.
With 1 second remaining, Ray Donal hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Wes Flanigan to give the #22 Auburn Tigers the 73-70 victory.
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With 1 second remaining, Ray Donal hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Wes Flanigan to give the #22 Auburn Tigers the 73-70 victory.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
1996 - An 18-6 Florida run and 3-pointer with 21.5 seconds remaining tied the game at 70.
With 1 second remaining, Ray Donal hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Wes Flanigan to give the #22 Auburn Tigers the 73-70 victory.
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With 1 second remaining, Ray Donal hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Wes Flanigan to give the #22 Auburn Tigers the 73-70 victory.
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1912 - Auburn faces LSU for the very first time on the hardwood, winning 38-15.
The two teams would face off again on this date in 1916 for the second meeting. Auburn also won 24-23.
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The two teams would face off again on this date in 1916 for the second meeting. Auburn also won 24-23.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
1912 - Auburn faces LSU for the very first time on the hardwood, winning 38-15.
The two teams would face off again on this date in 1916 for the second meeting. Auburn also won 24-23.
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The two teams would face off again on this date in 1916 for the second meeting. Auburn also won 24-23.
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1975 - Kentucky scored 119 points in what still stands as the most points allowed in Auburn history.
The Tigers' 76 points was a feeble attempt to defeat Kentucky twice in one season. The Auburn win was Kentucky's only loss to this point.
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The Tigers' 76 points was a feeble attempt to defeat Kentucky twice in one season. The Auburn win was Kentucky's only loss to this point.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
1975 - Kentucky scored 119 points in what still stands as the most points allowed in Auburn history.
The Tigers' 76 points was a feeble attempt to defeat Kentucky twice in one season. The Auburn win was Kentucky's only loss to this point.
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The Tigers' 76 points was a feeble attempt to defeat Kentucky twice in one season. The Auburn win was Kentucky's only loss to this point.
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2002 - In a game that featured three punches, three ejections, and two technicals on Georgia's coach, Auburn prevailed over the #17 Bulldogs 75-72.
In the second half alone, Auburn committed only six fouls while Georgia was whistled for 19.
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In the second half alone, Auburn committed only six fouls while Georgia was whistled for 19.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
2002 - In a game that featured three punches, three ejections, and two technicals on Georgia's coach, Auburn prevailed over the #17 Bulldogs 75-72.
In the second half alone, Auburn committed only six fouls while Georgia was whistled for 19.
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In the second half alone, Auburn committed only six fouls while Georgia was whistled for 19.
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1999 - #3 Auburn led Ole Miss 50-20 at halftime and finished with a 95-66 victory over the Rebels.
The win put Auburn at 23-1, with 22 wins being by double-digits. The 23 victories broke a school record for single season wins.
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The win put Auburn at 23-1, with 22 wins being by double-digits. The 23 victories broke a school record for single season wins.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
1999 - #3 Auburn led Ole Miss 50-20 at halftime and finished with a 95-66 victory over the Rebels.
The win put Auburn at 23-1, with 22 wins being by double-digits. The 23 victories broke a school record for single season wins.
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The win put Auburn at 23-1, with 22 wins being by double-digits. The 23 victories broke a school record for single season wins.
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1959 - Continuing their record streak, #4 Auburn grabbed the 28th straight victory as the Tigers defeated Florida 93-71.
Jimmy Lee led the way for Auburn, scoring 21 points. Henry Hart and legend Rex Frederick added 18 and 16 points.
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Jimmy Lee led the way for Auburn, scoring 21 points. Henry Hart and legend Rex Frederick added 18 and 16 points.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
1959 - Continuing their record streak, #4 Auburn grabbed the 28th straight victory as the Tigers defeated Florida 93-71.
Jimmy Lee led the way for Auburn, scoring 21 points. Henry Hart and legend Rex Frederick added 18 and 16 points.
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Jimmy Lee led the way for Auburn, scoring 21 points. Henry Hart and legend Rex Frederick added 18 and 16 points.
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1987 - Auburn WBB falls to Georgia 72-71, suffering their first loss of the season.
The Tigers started the 1986-87 season with a 19-0 record.
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The Tigers started the 1986-87 season with a 19-0 record.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
1987 - Auburn WBB falls to Georgia 72-71, suffering their first loss of the season.
The Tigers started the 1986-87 season with a 19-0 record.
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The Tigers started the 1986-87 season with a 19-0 record.
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1989 - Auburn falls to #19 LSU 104-91. Keenan Carpenter scores 44 points in the game, an Auburn record for most points scored in a losing effort.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
1989 - Auburn falls to #19 LSU 104-91. Keenan Carpenter scores 44 points in the game, an Auburn record for most points scored in a losing effort.
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1969 - John Mengelt, hampered by an ankle injury, hit the final bucket of the night to lift Auburn over Florida 81-80 in overtime.
Mengelt finished with 15 points as Tiger teammate Carl Shetler led the team with 20.
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Mengelt finished with 15 points as Tiger teammate Carl Shetler led the team with 20.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
1969 - John Mengelt, hampered by an ankle injury, hit the final bucket of the night to lift Auburn over Florida 81-80 in overtime.
Mengelt finished with 15 points as Tiger teammate Carl Shetler led the team with 20.
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Mengelt finished with 15 points as Tiger teammate Carl Shetler led the team with 20.
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2017 - Auburn jumped to a 20 point lead at halftime, but had to hold on to defeat Mississippi State 98-92 in the Auburn Arena.
Bryce Brown's 18 and Mustapha Heron's 17 points helped the Tigers escape with win #16.
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Bryce Brown's 18 and Mustapha Heron's 17 points helped the Tigers escape with win #16.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
2017 - Auburn jumped to a 20 point lead at halftime, but had to hold on to defeat Mississippi State 98-92 in the Auburn Arena.
Bryce Brown's 18 and Mustapha Heron's 17 points helped the Tigers escape with win #16.
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Bryce Brown's 18 and Mustapha Heron's 17 points helped the Tigers escape with win #16.
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1996 - Ray Donald's 22 points helped lift #22 Auburn to a 84-73 victory over South Carolina.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
1996 - Ray Donald's 22 points helped lift #22 Auburn to a 84-73 victory over South Carolina.
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1988 - Auburn spoiled the chance for #10 Florida to give head coach Norm Sloan career win #600.
The Tigers topped the Gators 58-57 to win their 5th straight and 11 of 12 over Florida.
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The Tigers topped the Gators 58-57 to win their 5th straight and 11 of 12 over Florida.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
1988 - Auburn spoiled the chance for #10 Florida to give head coach Norm Sloan career win #600.
The Tigers topped the Gators 58-57 to win their 5th straight and 11 of 12 over Florida.
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The Tigers topped the Gators 58-57 to win their 5th straight and 11 of 12 over Florida.
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1954 - Auburn shoots a school record 52 free throw attempts against Vanderbilt.
Auburn scored on 38 charity stripe shots en route to a 76-73 victory.
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Auburn scored on 38 charity stripe shots en route to a 76-73 victory.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
1954 - Auburn shoots a school record 52 free throw attempts against Vanderbilt.
Auburn scored on 38 charity stripe shots en route to a 76-73 victory.
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Auburn scored on 38 charity stripe shots en route to a 76-73 victory.
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2013 - Down 23-13 at half, Auburn rallied back to defeat Alabama 49-37. It was the fewest points Alabama had scored in the series history.
Cam Newton attended, eventually joining the Jungle to help cheer the Tigers on to the historic victory.
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Cam Newton attended, eventually joining the Jungle to help cheer the Tigers on to the historic victory.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
2013 - Down 23-13 at half, Auburn rallied back to defeat Alabama 49-37. It was the fewest points Alabama had scored in the series history.
Cam Newton attended, eventually joining the Jungle to help cheer the Tigers on to the historic victory.
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Cam Newton attended, eventually joining the Jungle to help cheer the Tigers on to the historic victory.
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2022 - Suni Lee scores her first perfect 10 on Bars at LSU.
Auburn Gymnastics hadn't seen a perfect score since January 2004.
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Auburn Gymnastics hadn't seen a perfect score since January 2004.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
2022 - Suni Lee scores her first perfect 10 on Bars at LSU.
Auburn Gymnastics hadn't seen a perfect score since January 2004.
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Auburn Gymnastics hadn't seen a perfect score since January 2004.
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2000 - After a less-than-perfect first half, Cliff Ellis challenged his #10 Auburn Tigers to play with more energy.
The Tigers responded with a 35-9 run to help lift Auburn over Arkansas 73-55.
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The Tigers responded with a 35-9 run to help lift Auburn over Arkansas 73-55.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
2000 - After a less-than-perfect first half, Cliff Ellis challenged his #10 Auburn Tigers to play with more energy.
The Tigers responded with a 35-9 run to help lift Auburn over Arkansas 73-55.
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The Tigers responded with a 35-9 run to help lift Auburn over Arkansas 73-55.
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1984 - Auburn jumped to a 12-point lead over Florida but had to hold on to win 67-65.
Auburn's victory, led by junior Charles Barkley's 28 points, got the Tigers to 14-3 and the SEC lead.
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Auburn's victory, led by junior Charles Barkley's 28 points, got the Tigers to 14-3 and the SEC lead.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
1984 - Auburn jumped to a 12-point lead over Florida but had to hold on to win 67-65.
Auburn's victory, led by junior Charles Barkley's 28 points, got the Tigers to 14-3 and the SEC lead.
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Auburn's victory, led by junior Charles Barkley's 28 points, got the Tigers to 14-3 and the SEC lead.
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1943 - Auburn topped Georgia 47-32 for the sole victory in Bob Evans' first season as basketball head coach.
The Tigers would finish 1-14 on the year.
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The Tigers would finish 1-14 on the year.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
1943 - Auburn topped Georgia 47-32 for the sole victory in Bob Evans' first season as basketball head coach.
The Tigers would finish 1-14 on the year.
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The Tigers would finish 1-14 on the year.
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1916 - Auburn defeats Marion 38-6, tying the school record for fewest points ever allowed in a basketball game.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
1916 - Auburn defeats Marion 38-6, tying the school record for fewest points ever allowed in a basketball game.
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2022 - Auburn Board of Trustees names Dr. Christopher Roberts, formerly the Dean of Auburn Engineering, as the university's 21st president.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
2022 - Auburn Board of Trustees names Dr. Christopher Roberts, formerly the Dean of Auburn Engineering, as the university's 21st president.
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