After a 96-84 loss to Alabama dropped the Tigers to 16-15 overall, Steven Pearl says it's 'win or go home' heading into next week's conference tournament in Nashville.

In another must-win scenario, Auburn basketball stepped up to beat 13-seed Mississippi State on Wednesday at the SEC Tournament.

KeShawn Murphy got a second shot to beat his alma mater and delivered with emphasis, helping Auburn basketball in a win against Mississippi State.

Mississippi State basketball lost to Auburn in the first round of the SEC Tournament after leading early in the second half.

Cincinnati and Oklahoma have run underdog bubble campaigns, coming back seemingly from the dead with late-season surges.

Will Auburn basketball sneak into the 2026 NCAA Tournament? Stay tuned here for the latest updates ahead of Selection Sunday.

Here is a look at where Auburn basketball lands in the latest KenPom ranking following Saturday's loss to Alabama.