- Matchup: SE Louisiana Lions vs Auburn Tigers
- Event Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The SE Louisiana Lions, who concluded the last season with a 9-22 record, are set to visit Neville Arena this Wednesday to face off against the Auburn Tigers, who finished with a 22-16 record last year.
In their most recent matchup, the SE Louisiana Lions triumphed over New Orleans with a score of 82-78. During the game, the Lions committed 17 fouls compared to New Orleans’ 18. They were successful on 5 of 17 three-point attempts. New Orleans managed to shoot a free throw percentage of 65.2%, landing 15 out of 23. On the boards, they collected 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The team recorded 21 assists and secured 6 steals. Defensively, SE Louisiana allowed their opponents to shoot 47.5% from the field, permitting 29 field goals out of 61 attempts. The Lions also logged 19 assists, caused 13 turnovers, and made 9 steals. They gathered a total of 30 rebounds, with 9 coming from the offensive end, while converting 17 out of their 25 free throw attempts for a success rate of 68.0%. Overall, they finished with a field goal percentage of 43.8% (28 of 64) and made 9 of 25 from beyond the arc.
Jeremy Elyzee was a standout player in this contest, shooting 60.0% from the field and contributing 2 assists. In his 34 minutes on the court, he secured 6 rebounds and scored 23 points on 9 of 15 shooting.
Entering this matchup, SE Louisiana’s performance last season left them with a record of 9-22. The team averaged 65.0 points per game, ranking 353rd in Division 1 basketball, and shot 41.4% from the field. They made 28.3% of their three-point attempts (187 of 661) and 68.4% from the charity stripe. As a team, the Lions averaged 32.0 rebounds per game and totaled 361 assists last year, placing them at 341st for assists in Division 1. They turned the ball over 12.4 times per contest while committing an average of 17.7 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Lions forced their opponents into 12.8 turnovers per game while accruing 18.1 fouls. They allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from three-point range and ranked 79th in points per game allowed (70.5). Their opponents had a field goal percentage of 45.1% (741 of 1,643), and SE Louisiana allowed 34.6 rebounds per game, ranking 72nd in Division 1 for assists surrendered, with a total of 397 given up last season.
In their last game, the Auburn Tigers secured a victory, defeating Tulsa 92-86. The Tigers recorded 25 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds, amounting to 36 rebounds overall. They turned the ball over 13 times and made 8 steals in this game. Tulsa committed 20 fouls, allowing Auburn 28 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 21 for a 75.0% success rate. From three-point range, the Tigers made 11 of 27 shots (40.7%). Overall, Auburn shot 30 of 67 from the field, achieving a percentage of 44.8%. The Tigers allowed Tulsa to convert 27 of 62 attempts (43.5%) from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6 of 26 attempts (23.1%). They excelled at the free throw line, finishing 26 of 32 (81.3%), while allowing Tulsa to grab a total of 31 rebounds, with 8 coming from the offensive end.
Kevin Overton was a key performer for the Tigers, scoring 26 points in 42 minutes of play. He also recorded 3 assists and maintained an impressive shooting percentage of 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts, along with 1 rebound.
Auburn finished last season with a 22-16 record. Offensively, the Tigers ranked 114th in college basketball, shooting 46.1% from the field. They totaled 3,154 points across the season (averaging 83.0 points per game) and secured 36.3 rebounds per game. They averaged 13.2 assists per game (ranking 233rd) and turned the ball over 10.2 times per contest while committing 17.0 fouls on average. Auburn achieved a free throw shooting percentage of 74.4%.
On the defensive front, the Tigers were ranked 310th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 78.8 points. They forced 11.4 turnovers per game, but allowed opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (ranking 301st). Auburn conceded 36.7% on three-point attempts and allowed teams to convert 74.5% of their free throws. Additionally, they surrendered 15.3 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking 230th and 70th respectively in college basketball.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Auburn
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