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As the Auburn Tigers prepare to host the South Alabama Jaguars in the NIT on March 17, 2026, the matchup presents an intriguing contrast in team dynamics. The Tigers have demonstrated resilience, securing victories in 2 of their last 5 games, marked by a strong home-court advantage. Their engaging style of play, characterized by quick transitions and aggressive defense, could pose significant challenges for the Jaguars.
In contrast, the South Alabama Jaguars, also with 2 wins in their last 5 encounters, will seek to leverage their disciplined approach and tactical flexibility. They have shown the ability to adapt their game plan, focusing on ball movement and perimeter scoring, which may be crucial against a formidable Auburn defense.
Bookmakers heavily favor Auburn with odds of 1.04 for the home team versus 11 for South Alabama. The predicted final score of 85:67 reflects the expectation of a high-scoring affair, prominently featuring Auburn’s offensive prowess. However, both teams have exhibited inconsistencies, making this clash uncertain. While Auburn’s home court could be a decisive factor, the Jaguars have the potential to surprise if they can establish control early.
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| Auburn 91.4% |
South Alabama 8.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 85:67
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Latest Results
| 12.03.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 72:62 11.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball – 77:61 07.03.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 96:84 03.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 88:74 28.02.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Ole Miss Rebels basketball – 79:85 |
27.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball – 55:68 25.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks basketball – 89:54 21.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Troy Trojans basketball – 65:54 19.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Texas State Bobcats basketball – 82:90 OT 16.02.26 Marshall Thundering Herd basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 84:80 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.12.20 Auburn Tigers basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 90:81 12.11.19 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 69:70 06.11.18 Auburn Tigers basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 101:58 |
Standings
Draw
2025
1/16-finals
| 1 | SMU Mustangs | Northern Iowa | 73 : 63 |
| 2 | Oklahoma State | Wichita State | 89 : 79 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | St. Louis Billikens | 103 : 78 |
| 4 | North Texas | Furman | 75 : 64 |
| 5 | UC Irvine | Northern Colorado | 82 : 72 |
| 6 | Georgia Tech | Jacksonville State | 64 : 81 |
| 7 | Saint Josephs Hawks | UAB | 65 : 69 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | UC Riverside | 101 : 62 |
| 9 | Dayton | Florida Atlantic | 86 : 79 |
| 10 | Middle Tenn. St. | Chattanooga Mocs | 103 : 109 |
| 11 | Bradley | North Alabama | 71 : 62 |
| 12 | George Mason | Samford | 86 : 69 |
| 13 | San Francisco | Utah Valley State | 79 : 70 |
| 14 | San Jose State | Loyola Chicago | 70 : 73 |
| 15 | St. Bonaventure | Kent State | 56 : 75 |
| 16 | Stanford | CS Northridge | 87 : 70 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | SMU Mustangs | Oklahoma State | 83 : 85 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | North Texas | 63 : 65 |
| 3 | UC Irvine | Jacksonville State | 66 : 61 |
| 4 | UAB | Santa Clara | 88 : 84 |
| 5 | Dayton | Chattanooga Mocs | 72 : 87 |
| 6 | Bradley | George Mason | 75 : 67 |
| 7 | San Francisco | Loyola Chicago | 76 : 77 |
| 8 | Kent State | Stanford | 77 : 75 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Oklahoma State | North Texas | 59 : 61 |
| 2 | UC Irvine | UAB | 81 : 77 |
| 3 | Chattanooga Mocs | Bradley | 67 : 65 |
| 4 | Loyola Chicago | Kent State | 72 : 62 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | North Texas | UC Irvine | 67 : 69 |
| 2 | Chattanooga Mocs | Loyola Chicago | 80 : 73 |
Final
| 1 | UC Irvine | Chattanooga Mocs | 84 : 85 |
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