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1870 – Bradford Knapp is born.
Knapp would serve as the eighth president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) from 1928 until 1933.
He would go on to be president of Texas Tech from 1933 until his death in 1938.
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Knapp would serve as the eighth president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) from 1928 until 1933.
He would go on to be president of Texas Tech from 1933 until his death in 1938.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
1870 – Bradford Knapp is born.
Knapp would serve as the eighth president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) from 1928 until 1933.
He would go on to be president of Texas Tech from 1933 until his death in 1938.
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Knapp would serve as the eighth president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) from 1928 until 1933.
He would go on to be president of Texas Tech from 1933 until his death in 1938.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
1999 - #6 Auburn defeats Pepperdine 87-76 to win the San Juan Shootout championship in Puerto Rico.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1999 - #6 Auburn defeats Pepperdine 87-76 to win the San Juan Shootout championship in Puerto Rico.
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2023 - Jaylin Williams and KD Johnson each surpass 1,000 career points as Auburn defeats Alabama State 82-62.
This win would mark the Tigers' 50th straight home non-conference victory.
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This win would mark the Tigers' 50th straight home non-conference victory.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
2023 - Jaylin Williams and KD Johnson each surpass 1,000 career points as Auburn defeats Alabama State 82-62.
This win would mark the Tigers' 50th straight home non-conference victory.
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This win would mark the Tigers' 50th straight home non-conference victory.
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1960 - Auburn University broke ground on the new library building, now Ralph Brown Draughon Library.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
1960 - Auburn University broke ground on the new library building, now Ralph Brown Draughon Library.
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1996 - Auburn faces off against Murray State for the first time.
The Tigers run away with the victory, winning 86-72 in Birmingham.
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The Tigers run away with the victory, winning 86-72 in Birmingham.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
1996 - Auburn faces off against Murray State for the first time.
The Tigers run away with the victory, winning 86-72 in Birmingham.
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The Tigers run away with the victory, winning 86-72 in Birmingham.
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1965 - Auburn defeats Florida State 59-58 to claim the title in the inaugural Tampa Holiday Basketball Tournament.
With 18 sec remaining, Jimmy Montgomery made two free throws to put Auburn at 6-0 on the year.
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With 18 sec remaining, Jimmy Montgomery made two free throws to put Auburn at 6-0 on the year.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
1965 - Auburn defeats Florida State 59-58 to claim the title in the inaugural Tampa Holiday Basketball Tournament.
With 18 sec remaining, Jimmy Montgomery made two free throws to put Auburn at 6-0 on the year.
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With 18 sec remaining, Jimmy Montgomery made two free throws to put Auburn at 6-0 on the year.
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1958 - #13 Auburn defeats Alabama 79-60 to claim the Birmingham Classic championship. This game marked Auburn's 16th straight victory.
Rex Frederick scored 20 points. Three other Auburn Tigers scored double-digits.
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Rex Frederick scored 20 points. Three other Auburn Tigers scored double-digits.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
1958 - #13 Auburn defeats Alabama 79-60 to claim the Birmingham Classic championship. This game marked Auburn's 16th straight victory.
Rex Frederick scored 20 points. Three other Auburn Tigers scored double-digits.
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Rex Frederick scored 20 points. Three other Auburn Tigers scored double-digits.
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2014 - Down 38-25 at halftime, Auburn scored 48 points in the second half to force overtime against Xavier.
KT Harrell scored 24 points, all after halftime, as the Tigers topped Xavier 89-88 in double overtime.
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KT Harrell scored 24 points, all after halftime, as the Tigers topped Xavier 89-88 in double overtime.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
2014 - Down 38-25 at halftime, Auburn scored 48 points in the second half to force overtime against Xavier.
KT Harrell scored 24 points, all after halftime, as the Tigers topped Xavier 89-88 in double overtime.
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KT Harrell scored 24 points, all after halftime, as the Tigers topped Xavier 89-88 in double overtime.
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1999 - Down in Puerto Rico, #6 Auburn defeats Puerto Rico-Mayaquez 109-52.
Auburn's 109 points tied the record for most points scored on an opponent's court.
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Auburn's 109 points tied the record for most points scored on an opponent's court.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1999 - Down in Puerto Rico, #6 Auburn defeats Puerto Rico-Mayaquez 109-52.
Auburn's 109 points tied the record for most points scored on an opponent's court.
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Auburn's 109 points tied the record for most points scored on an opponent's court.
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1957 - Auburn legend Rex Frederick grabs 27 rebounds as the Tigers fall to SMU 75-65.
Frederick's 27 rebounds still stands as a program record all these years later.
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Frederick's 27 rebounds still stands as a program record all these years later.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
1957 - Auburn legend Rex Frederick grabs 27 rebounds as the Tigers fall to SMU 75-65.
Frederick's 27 rebounds still stands as a program record all these years later.
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Frederick's 27 rebounds still stands as a program record all these years later.
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1973 - The first meeting between Auburn and Missouri.
The two Tigers teams met in El Paso, TX for the Sun Bowl, with Mizzou winning 34-17
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The two Tigers teams met in El Paso, TX for the Sun Bowl, with Mizzou winning 34-17
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December 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
1973 - The first meeting between Auburn and Missouri.
The two Tigers teams met in El Paso, TX for the Sun Bowl, with Mizzou winning 34-17
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The two Tigers teams met in El Paso, TX for the Sun Bowl, with Mizzou winning 34-17
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1967 - Auburn defeats Rutgers 70-62 in the first hardwood meeting between the two teams.
In the Tampa Invitational, Alex Howell led the Tigers with 22 points.
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In the Tampa Invitational, Alex Howell led the Tigers with 22 points.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1967 - Auburn defeats Rutgers 70-62 in the first hardwood meeting between the two teams.
In the Tampa Invitational, Alex Howell led the Tigers with 22 points.
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In the Tampa Invitational, Alex Howell led the Tigers with 22 points.
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1965 - The Liberty Bowl was held in Memphis, TN for the first time (previously played in Philadelphia and New Jersey).
Auburn fell to Ole Miss 13-7. Tom Bryan, named the games most outstanding player, scored Auburn's touchdown on a 44-yard run
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Auburn fell to Ole Miss 13-7. Tom Bryan, named the games most outstanding player, scored Auburn's touchdown on a 44-yard run
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December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1965 - The Liberty Bowl was held in Memphis, TN for the first time (previously played in Philadelphia and New Jersey).
Auburn fell to Ole Miss 13-7. Tom Bryan, named the games most outstanding player, scored Auburn's touchdown on a 44-yard run
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Auburn fell to Ole Miss 13-7. Tom Bryan, named the games most outstanding player, scored Auburn's touchdown on a 44-yard run
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1982 - Pat Dye's first bowl game pitted Auburn versus Doug Flutie's Boston College Eagles.
Auburn's eight year bowl drought ended as the Tigers defeated BC 33-26, following a BC touchdown as time expired to make the score closer.
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Auburn's eight year bowl drought ended as the Tigers defeated BC 33-26, following a BC touchdown as time expired to make the score closer.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1982 - Pat Dye's first bowl game pitted Auburn versus Doug Flutie's Boston College Eagles.
Auburn's eight year bowl drought ended as the Tigers defeated BC 33-26, following a BC touchdown as time expired to make the score closer.
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Auburn's eight year bowl drought ended as the Tigers defeated BC 33-26, following a BC touchdown as time expired to make the score closer.
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1960 - #11 Auburn basketball defeated Alabama 74-62 to claim the Birmingham Classic championship.
The Tigers would win the 1961 edition also.
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The Tigers would win the 1961 edition also.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
1960 - #11 Auburn basketball defeated Alabama 74-62 to claim the Birmingham Classic championship.
The Tigers would win the 1961 edition also.
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The Tigers would win the 1961 edition also.
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2008 - Auburn MBB defeats Tuskegee 75-32 in the only meeting between the two local schools.
Tuskegee's 32 points are the fewest Auburn has allowed in the shot-clock era (shot-clock adopted in 1985).
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Tuskegee's 32 points are the fewest Auburn has allowed in the shot-clock era (shot-clock adopted in 1985).
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December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
2008 - Auburn MBB defeats Tuskegee 75-32 in the only meeting between the two local schools.
Tuskegee's 32 points are the fewest Auburn has allowed in the shot-clock era (shot-clock adopted in 1985).
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Tuskegee's 32 points are the fewest Auburn has allowed in the shot-clock era (shot-clock adopted in 1985).
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1961 - Auburn defeats Virginia Tech 77-63 to win the Birmingham Classic championship.
Auburn won the 1960 edition of the tournament as well.
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Auburn won the 1960 edition of the tournament as well.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
1961 - Auburn defeats Virginia Tech 77-63 to win the Birmingham Classic championship.
Auburn won the 1960 edition of the tournament as well.
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Auburn won the 1960 edition of the tournament as well.
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1976 - Auburn wins their 5th game in a row as the Tigers defeat VCU 109-59 in Richmond, Virginia.
This game still stands as the most points Auburn has scored on an opponent's court.
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This game still stands as the most points Auburn has scored on an opponent's court.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1976 - Auburn wins their 5th game in a row as the Tigers defeat VCU 109-59 in Richmond, Virginia.
This game still stands as the most points Auburn has scored on an opponent's court.
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This game still stands as the most points Auburn has scored on an opponent's court.
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1993 - In a 69-65 victory over UAB, Wesley Person dropped 34 points in the 2nd half alone- 44 overall.
Person set the program record for points scored in a half with his performance.
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Person set the program record for points scored in a half with his performance.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1993 - In a 69-65 victory over UAB, Wesley Person dropped 34 points in the 2nd half alone- 44 overall.
Person set the program record for points scored in a half with his performance.
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Person set the program record for points scored in a half with his performance.
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2016 - Auburn defeats Coastal Carolina 117-72.
The Tigers set school records for made three-pointers (21) and attempted three-pointers (42).
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The Tigers set school records for made three-pointers (21) and attempted three-pointers (42).
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December 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
2016 - Auburn defeats Coastal Carolina 117-72.
The Tigers set school records for made three-pointers (21) and attempted three-pointers (42).
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The Tigers set school records for made three-pointers (21) and attempted three-pointers (42).
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December 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1998 - Auburn MBB begins their program record streak of 38 straight weeks appearing in the AP Top 25 polls.
Auburn appeared at #19 following a win over UAB. They would peak at #2, twice.
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Auburn appeared at #19 following a win over UAB. They would peak at #2, twice.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1998 - Auburn MBB begins their program record streak of 38 straight weeks appearing in the AP Top 25 polls.
Auburn appeared at #19 following a win over UAB. They would peak at #2, twice.
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Auburn appeared at #19 following a win over UAB. They would peak at #2, twice.
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1935 - Chuck Taylor (yes, that Chuck Taylor) hosted a basketball camp in Alumni Hall (where Foy Hall sits today).
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December 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1935 - Chuck Taylor (yes, that Chuck Taylor) hosted a basketball camp in Alumni Hall (where Foy Hall sits today).
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1997 - Auburn MBB met Weber State on the hardwood in Provo, Utah, as part of the BYU's Cougar Classic.
In their only meeting in program history, Auburn defeated the Cougars 63-58 due to Bryant Smith's 8 points and 9 rebounds.
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In their only meeting in program history, Auburn defeated the Cougars 63-58 due to Bryant Smith's 8 points and 9 rebounds.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
1997 - Auburn MBB met Weber State on the hardwood in Provo, Utah, as part of the BYU's Cougar Classic.
In their only meeting in program history, Auburn defeated the Cougars 63-58 due to Bryant Smith's 8 points and 9 rebounds.
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In their only meeting in program history, Auburn defeated the Cougars 63-58 due to Bryant Smith's 8 points and 9 rebounds.
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