Auburn secures 92-59 win over SE Louisiana in season opener
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Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Auburn defeated Southeastern Louisiana 92-59 in their season opener on November 5. Tahaad Pettiford led the scoring with 18 points, including 13 in the first half. The Tigers built a solid lead with an 11-0 run to end the first half and a subsequent 12-0 run in the second half. Kevin Overton contributed 12 points with four three-pointers, while Narcisse Ngoy and George Kimble III each added 10 points. Auburn's strong performance also featured a significant rebounding advantage, finishing 50-37. Next, SE Louisiana will play at Little Rock on November 7, while Auburn hosts Appalachian State on November 8.
- •Tahaad Pettiford scores 18 points for Auburn.
- •Auburn leads 42-25 at halftime.
- •The Tigers outrebound SE Louisiana 50-37.
- •Quincy Allen scores 16 points for SE Louisiana.
- •Auburn's next game is against Appalachian State.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn Basketball Dominates Southeastern Louisiana in 92-59 Season-Opening Win
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Pettiford scores 18 to lead Auburn to 92-59 win against SE Louisiana in a season opener
"Auburn basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a dominant 92-59 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Neville Arena. Tahaad Pettiford led five Tigers in double figures with 18 points, while Steven Pearl's squad recorded 11 blocks, 50 rebounds and 36 bench points in the season-opening victory.
"(AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 13 of his 18 points in the first half to lead Auburn to a 92-59 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Pettiford, who surpassed 1,000 points last season with the Tigers, shot 6 of 19 from the floor.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 3:45 AMAuburn Basketball Dominates Southeastern Louisiana in 92-59 Season-Opening Win
Auburn basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a dominant 92-59 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Neville Arena. Tahaad Pettiford led five Tigers in double figures with 18 points, while Steven Pearl's squad recorded 11 blocks, 50 rebounds and 36 bench points in the season-opening victory.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 3:38 AMPettiford scores 18 to lead Auburn to 92-59 win against SE Louisiana in a season opener
(AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 13 of his 18 points in the first half to lead Auburn to a 92-59 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Pettiford, who surpassed 1,000 points last season with the Tigers, shot 6 of 19 from the floor.
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