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1998 - Auburn MBB begins their program record streak of 38 straight weeks appearing in the AP Top 25 polls.Auburn appear...
14/12/2025

1998 - Auburn MBB begins their program record streak of 38 straight weeks appearing in the AP Top 25 polls.

Auburn appeared at #19 following a win over UAB. They would peak at #2, twice.

1935 - Chuck Taylor (yes, that Chuck Taylor) hosted a basketball camp in Alumni Hall (where Foy Hall sits today).
14/12/2025

1935 - Chuck Taylor (yes, that Chuck Taylor) hosted a basketball camp in Alumni Hall (where Foy Hall sits today).

1997 - Auburn MBB met Weber State on the hardwood in Provo, Utah, as part of the BYU's Cougar Classic.In their only meet...
13/12/2025

1997 - Auburn MBB met Weber State on the hardwood in Provo, Utah, as part of the BYU's Cougar Classic.

In their only meeting in program history, Auburn defeated the Cougars 63-58 due to Bryant Smith's 8 points and 9 rebounds.

2014 - Will Muschamp is hired for his second stint as Auburn's defensive coordinator.
12/12/2025

2014 - Will Muschamp is hired for his second stint as Auburn's defensive coordinator.

1947 - Auburn and Florida went in to halftime tied 24-24, but the Tigers were able to pull out the 43-41 victory over th...
12/12/2025

1947 - Auburn and Florida went in to halftime tied 24-24, but the Tigers were able to pull out the 43-41 victory over the Gators.

The two teams would meet again the next day.

1977 - Auburn defeats Oklahoma State 112-94 to claim the championship at the Marshall Memorial Invitational.Head coach B...
11/12/2025

1977 - Auburn defeats Oklahoma State 112-94 to claim the championship at the Marshall Memorial Invitational.

Head coach Bob Davis was born and raised in Huntington, WV, and thoroughly enjoyed the victory.

1991 - Auburn defeats Troy State 141-116 in the highest scoring Auburn basketball game in history.Auburn made 55 field g...
11/12/2025

1991 - Auburn defeats Troy State 141-116 in the highest scoring Auburn basketball game in history.

Auburn made 55 field goals, recorded 33 assists, and scored 78 points in a half - all of which still stand as program records.

2010 - Cameron Jerrell Newton became the third Auburn Tiger to carry the Heisman Trophy.Cam finished with 729 first plac...
11/12/2025

2010 - Cameron Jerrell Newton became the third Auburn Tiger to carry the Heisman Trophy.

Cam finished with 729 first place votes. Second place Andrew Luck had 78.

1957 - 12,000 fans converge on downtown Auburn as the football team is awarded the national championship trophy.
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1957 - 12,000 fans converge on downtown Auburn as the football team is awarded the national championship trophy.

1949 - Joel Eaves wins first SEC game, defeating Ole Miss 64-60.Auburn would make 26 of their 34 free throws to topple t...
09/12/2025

1949 - Joel Eaves wins first SEC game, defeating Ole Miss 64-60.

Auburn would make 26 of their 34 free throws to topple the Rebels.

1993 - Auburn scores 73 points in the first half vs Troy State, the most in a half in school history.Troy was playing th...
09/12/2025

1993 - Auburn scores 73 points in the first half vs Troy State, the most in a half in school history.

Troy was playing their first season in D1 basketball after finishing the previous season as the D2 runner-ups.

Auburn would win 113-86.

1932 - The Southeastern Conference is formed.Auburn is joined by Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, LSU,...
08/12/2025

1932 - The Southeastern Conference is formed.

Auburn is joined by Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Sewanee, Tennessee, Tulane, and Vanderbilt as charter members.

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