Daniel Locke

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Auburn beat writer

I graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in journalism in May 2025. I have previously covered the Tigers for AuburnSports.com, Auburn Tigers On SI, Auburn Daily and the Opelika Observer. Don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]

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Auburn basketball announces Music City matchup with Wisconsin

There might be a considerable amount of time left on the calendar before the Auburn Tigers return to the hardwood after a season that ended with them claiming the NIT title, but that didn’t stop Steven Pearl and company from providing the Tiger faithful with something to be excited for. It was announced on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 12 that the Tigers will meet up with the Wisconsin Badgers for a contest inside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Dec. 19. Tickets for the contest will be available for purchase by the general public on Thursday at 9 a.m. CT. This will only be the second meeting between the Tigers and Badgers on the hardwood. Wisconsin claimed a victory in the previous matchup, earning a neutral site win in South Parade Island, Texas on Nov. 25, 2006. Wisconsin finished the 2025-26 campaign with a 24-11 overall record and came in at No. 25 in the final AP and Coaches rankings. They were sent home after falling to High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Bridgestone Arena is a venue the Tigers know well, as the SEC Tournament is played their on an annual basis. Auburn was victorious in one matchup during the 2026 edition of that tournament. They beat Mississippi State in the opening round before Tennessee sent the Tigers packing on the following day, taking away their chances of  competing in the NCAA Tournament in the process. The Volunteers have eliminated the Tigers from the tournament two years in a row. It hasn’t been long since Auburn was cutting down nets after winning the SEC Tournament, as the Tigers came out on top in the 2024 edition of the event.  A tip off time and television information for the contest have not been announced at this time. More information about Auburn's non-conference schedule will be released throughout the summer.May 13, 2026

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Kickoff time, TV information released for Auburn's season opener against Baylor

Football season is right around the corner, and before fans of the Auburn Tigers know it, the first season of Alex Golesh's tenure at the helm of the program will be underway. It has been known that Auburn's opening contest of the 2026 season will be against the Baylor Bears in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 5, but as of Tuesday afternoon, the kickoff time and television information have been made available to the public. The Tigers and Bears will complete the back half of their two-game series on ABC. The game will get underway at 2:30 p.m. CT. This will be the fourth game Auburn has played in the city of Atlanta and the fourth time it has appeared in the Aflac Kickoff Game. Auburn fell 26-19 at the hands of the Clemson Tigers to open the 2012 season, beat the Louisville Cardinals 31-24 in the 2015 season opener and picked up a 21-16 win over a top 10 Washington Huskies squad when competing in the 2018 edition of the game. This matchup will be the sixth one ever played between Auburn and Baylor. The Tigers opened the 2025 season with a 38-24 victory over the Bears in Waco. The results of the four other contests were as follows: - Auburn lost to Baylor 15-14 at home on Sept. 18, 1976 - Auburn tied Baylor 10-10 on the road on Sept. 20, 1975 - Baylor beat Auburn 14-8 in Auburn on Sept. 18, 1965 - Auburn beat Baylor 33-13 in Jacksonville, Florida on Dec. 31, 1954 The series is tied with each team having two victories to its name, as well as the draw. Additional kickoff times and television information for Auburn's 2026 season will be released as the season gets closer to starting. Television windoes will be announced as well.May 13, 2026

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Auburn Tigers take down Tulsa, secure NIT title

Apr 6, 2026

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Auburn Tigers take down Illinois State in NIT semifinal

Apr 3, 2026

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Auburn basketball holds off Nevada, advances to NIT Final Four

Mar 26, 2026

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Auburn beats Seattle U, advances in NIT

Mar 23, 2026

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Auburn gets past South Alabama in NIT opening round

Mar 18, 2026

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Auburn basketball named top seed in NIT

Mar 16, 2026

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Auburn basketball left out of NCAA Tournament field

Mar 16, 2026

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Tennessee eliminates Auburn from SEC Tournament

Mar 12, 2026

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Auburn gets past Mississippi State, advances to second round of SEC Tournament

After surviving a back-and-forth contest against the No. 13 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs, the No. 12 seed Auburn Tigers have punched their ticket to the second round of the SEC Tournament. When the final buzzer sounded inside Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday afternoon, Auburn found itself on the positive end of a 79-61 final score, keeping its hopes of earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament alive. Auburn started out in control of the contest, building a five-point lead less than two minutes after the game began. The Bulldogs answered back quickly, and built a double-digit lead with less than three minutes remaining in the first half. This gave Auburn an adverse situation to fight through in the second half. A 13-7 run out of the gate in the second half allowed Auburn to find a way to climb back into the driver's seat.  The Bulldogs never managed to find a way to reclaim momentum and get back in control, and when it was all said and done, the Tigers had come out on top by nearly 20 points. Auburn had multiple players step up today, but Kevin Overton put together a performance that made a significant difference in the Tigers' effort to get the job done. He led the team in scoring with 22 points, shooting 8-of-19 from the field and 6-of-12 from 3-point range. He co-led the team in assists alongside Tahaad Pettiford, each having five. Similar to the last meeting between Auburn and Mississippi State, Josh Hubbard played a big role for the Bulldogs. Unlike the previous matchup, Hubbard did not cross the 40-point threshold, as he was limited to 22. That made the difference this time around. With the win, the Tigers have earned the right to take on the No. 5 seed Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the tournament at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday. SEC Network will carry the television broadcast.Mar 11, 2026

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Everything you need to know about Auburn basketball's SEC Tournament game against Mississippi State

Mar 11, 2026

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Auburn beat Mississippi State and advance to the second round of the SEC Tournament?

Will Auburn beat Mississippi State and advance to the second round of the SEC Tournament?Mar 11, 2026

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LOCKE: Does Auburn deserve to play in the NCAA Tournament?

Mar 10, 2026

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Auburn make the NCAA Tournament?

Will Auburn make the NCAA Tournament?Mar 10, 2026

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Auburn basketball falls to Ole Miss

Mar 1, 2026

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Dominance from Overton, Hall not enough to lead Auburn to win over Oklahoma

Feb 25, 2026

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Everything you need to know about Auburn basketball's game against Oklahoma

Feb 24, 2026

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Auburn beat Oklahoma?

Will Auburn beat Oklahoma?Feb 24, 2026

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LOCKE: Pearl and the Tigers did what they needed to do

Feb 23, 2026

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