No. 2 Auburn Faces Texas in Rare SEC Basketball Matchup

Auburn seeks its seventh consecutive win as Texas aims to rebound after a tough loss to Texas A&M.

The Auburn Tigers (13-1) will play the Texas Longhorns (11-3) in Austin on Tuesday, marking their first basketball meeting since 1955.
Auburn is riding a six-game winning streak, with all victories coming by at least 16 points, and is led by standout forward Johni Broome, who averages 18.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Texas, in its first SEC season, looks to recover after an 80-60 loss to Texas A&M, where they struggled with second-chance opportunities and shooting consistency.
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl could become the school’s all-time winningest coach with a victory, surpassing Joel Eaves with his 214th win.
The game is part of a challenging stretch for Texas, facing five consecutive Top 25 opponents, while Auburn aims to maintain its dominance in scoring and defense.