Auburn men open basketball season hosting Southeastern Louisiana
The gist
Auburn opens its men's basketball season at home against Southeastern Louisiana on Nov. 4.
The Tigers carry a 67-game non-conference home win streak into a rebuilt roster.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Auburn beat Samford 80-68 in a preseason exhibition at Neville Arena, led by Kevin Overton's 25 points and Tahaad Pettiford's 20.
- Nov 2, 2026Auburn's women's team opened its season with an 84-35 win over Alabama State at Neville Arena.
- Nov 3, 2026Coach Steven Pearl said Creighton transfer forward Owen Freeman is expected to be available against Southeastern Louisiana on restricted minutes.