- Matchup: Texas Longhorns vs Auburn Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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This Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns (12-8) will clash with the Auburn Tigers (13-7) at Neville Arena.
In their previous game, the Texas Longhorns secured a convincing victory against Georgia, finishing the match 87-67. During this encounter, Texas committed 18 fouls, while Georgia tallied 14. The Longhorns converted 6 out of 19 attempts from the three-point range. Georgia managed a 68.0% free throw rate, sinking 17 of 25. On the boards, Georgia collected 23 rebounds (9 offensive and 14 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The Bulldogs also handed out 11 assists and snagged 7 steals. Defensively, Texas allowed 43.1% shooting from the floor, with Georgia hitting 22 of 51 attempts. The Longhorns notched 17 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and securing 10 steals. Texas dominated the glass with 29 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. From the free throw line, Texas scored 9 out of 12 attempts, achieving a 75.0% rate. They ended the game with an impressive 58.3% field goal percentage (35 of 60) and made 8 of 21 shots from beyond the arc.
Dailyn Swain was a standout player, delivering an impressive performance with 75.0% shooting from the field. He recorded 26 points on 12 of 16 shooting, contributing 2 assists and 6 rebounds over 39 minutes of play.
Entering this matchup, Texas holds a 12-8 record for the season, averaging 86.1 points per game (26th in D-1) with a 49.0% field goal success rate. They are shooting 33.8% from three-point range (152 out of 450) and boasting a 73.7% conversion rate from the free throw line. The Longhorns average 40.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 263 assists this season, ranking 273rd nationally in assists. They average 11.3 turnovers and commit 19.6 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Longhorns force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while accruing 22.1 personal fouls. They allow 34.8% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 211th nationally, yielding 74.6 points per game. Texas permits a field goal percentage of 42.8% (505 of 1,181) and averages 31.0 rebounds per game, ranking 58th in D-1 for opposing assists with 237 allowed this season.
In their last outing, the Auburn Tigers triumphed over Florida, wrapping up the game with a score of 76-67. In terms of rebounding, Auburn allowed Florida to pull down a total of 37 boards (16 offensive). They finished the game with a three-point shooting percentage of 25.9%, making 7 of 27 attempts, and converted 16 of 27 free throws (59.3%). Florida managed to score 22 of 59 field goal attempts against Auburn, landing at a rate of 37.3%. The Tigers shot 48.1% from the floor, with 26 baskets out of 54 attempts. From beyond the arc, Auburn successfully made 5 out of 15 attempts (33.3%) and 19 out of 21 free throws (90.5%). Florida accrued 18 personal fouls, sending the Tigers to the line for 21 attempts. Auburn also forced 9 turnovers while securing 9 steals and collecting 21 defensive rebounds, contributing to a total of 28 rebounds for the game.
Keyshawn Hall was instrumental for the Tigers, hitting 8 of 17 shots for a shooting percentage of 47.1%, alongside 7 rebounds and 24 points over 39 minutes, with 4 assists in this match.
Auburn boasts a current record of 13-7 this season. They commit an average of 17.0 fouls per game and convert 74.0% of their free throw attempts. The Tigers achieve 13.7 assists per game (215th in college basketball) and average 10.9 turnovers. They have scored a total of 1,699 points this season, averaging 85.0 points per game, and grab 38.3 rebounds per contest. On offense, Auburn shoots 46.8% from the field, placing them 102nd in the nation.
On the defensive front, Auburn allows opponents to shoot 34.4% from the three-point line (172 of 500) while giving up 74.6% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 13.9 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 223rd and 87th in college basketball, respectively. Defensively, the Tigers rank 282nd in points allowed per game with an average of 77.5. They force their opponents into 12.2 turnovers each game and permit 44.5% shooting from the field (229th in college basketball).
Who will take the win in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Texas
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