Five key stats from Auburn's 91-85 second round NIT win over Seattle U
Auburn recorded another big win in the 2026 NIT by holding off Seattle U. Here are five factors that led to the win.
On Sunday night, the Auburn Tigers won their way into the quarterfinals of the 2026 NIT. Auburn defeated Seattle U of the WCC 91-85, a game where they led for 91% of the contest. It was another superb offensive performance by Kevin Overton, where he scored 23 points.
Auburn will now prepare for its final home game of the season when they host Nevada in the quarterfinals of the NIT. Nevada defeated Liberty on Saturday night, 73-63. The winner will advance to the semifinals of the NIT with a chance of winning a championship.
Here are five key stats that contributed to the Tigers' win over the Redhawks on Sunday night. Kevin Overton's great shooting continues The MVP for the Auburn Tigers in the NIT has been Kevin Overton. He has led the Tigers in scoring with a combined 44 points and has connected on 11 of 22 three-point shots.
Like against South Alabama he saved his best for the second half. Overton had a solid first half with seven points, but added 16 in the second half as the Tigers created some distance between them and the Redhawks. Elyjah Freeman big second half Overton was not the only Auburn player with a big second half.