Auburn fans have packed out Neville Arena and are ready to watch the Tigers’ first test of the young season.
Auburn (2-0) hosts No. 12 Arizona (2-1) for a key early-season showdown on the Plains. Friday’s game is a rematch of last season’s game, which the Wildcats won by a wide margin, 97-68, in Tucson.
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Auburn has wins over Southeastern Louisiana and Appalachian State early on, while Arizona is on a two-game winning streak after dropping its season-opener to UCLA.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout Auburn basketball’s game against No. 11 Arizona. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdown as the Tigers take on the Wildcats in a pivotal early-season showdown.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Aubie leads out his team as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Aubie leads out his team as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) takes the court as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) before the game as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Nov 9, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; App State Mountaineers forward Chad Moodie (23) looks for a shot as Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) defends during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Nov 9, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; App State Mountaineers guard Ben Kopetzki (5) moves past Auburn Tigers guard George Kimble III (3) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Nov 9, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; App State Mountaineers guard Eren Banks (4) is pushed into Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) by guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Aubie dances with Auburn Tigers cheerleaders as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates his dunk as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) draws a foul on Appalachian State Mountaineers forward Chad Moodie (23) as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) is called for a foul on Appalachian State Mountaineers forward Da’Mori Lytch (6) as they fight for the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) reacts to a hard foul as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) pumps up the crowd as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Eren Banks (4) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Kolby King (4) takes a jump shot over Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Mason Costello (3) as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers forward Thomas Dowd (5) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) and Appalachian State Mountaineers guard Mason Costello (3) fight for a rebound as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) celebrates his three-pointer with guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl reacts to a foul call as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State
Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) rebounds the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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