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The Auburn Tigers are the 2026 NIT Champions after defeating Tulsa in overtime, 92-86, on Sunday.
Auburn held a 21-point first-half lead before allowing Tulsa to make a comeback in the second half. It took a lot of effort from this team to battle back after losing the big lead. Auburn had five players in double figures scoring. The backcourt combination of Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton combined for 50 of the 92 points scored for Auburn. This is a win that can help the Tigers get momentum for next season with the potential for several players to return in 2026-27.
Here are five key stats from Auburn's 92-86 overtime win versus Tulsa for the 2026 NIT Championship.
That is all that needs to be said about this win for the Tigers. Kevin Overton saved the day with the three that sent the game to overtime, but he was great for the Tigers throughout the game. He led Auburn in scoring with 26 points, and he was five of eight from three-point land in the game. He had a clutch three-pointer in overtime that put the Tigers up 89-84 that pushed them to victory.
Keyshawn Hall did not have much of an impact in scoring for the Tigers due to foul trouble. Auburn was up by 12 points in the second half when Hall went out with his fourth foul. When he made it back in the game Auburn had given up the lead. He was effective in rebounding though with 12 in the game.
One of the concerns for head coach Steven Pearl coming into the NIT Championship was the ability of Tulsa to make three-point shots. Auburn held Tulsa to just 6 of 27 shooting at 23% for the game. Auburn was not great but better than Tulsa making 11 of 27 from long range at 41%.
For most of the game Auburn did a good job at sharing the basketball. The Tigers had 19 assists in the game versus 12 for the Golden Hurricane. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with eight in the game, and Filip Jovic was second with four. Pettiford was second on the team in scoring with 24 points.
Auburn won the rebounding battle in the game 39-34. Winning that part of the game became tough late in the game when Hall and Jovic both fouled out. This forced Auburn to play a smaller lineup, but as a team they were able to still control the boards. The Tigers had 13 offensive rebounds, and also had 18 second chance points in the win.
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball vs Tulsa: Five stats from Auburn's NIT title win
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Auburn held a 21-point first-half lead before allowing Tulsa to make a comeback in the second half. It took a lot of effort from this team to battle back after losing the big lead. Auburn had five players in double figures scoring. The backcourt combination of Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton combined for 50 of the 92 points scored for Auburn. This is a win that can help the Tigers get momentum for next season with the potential for several players to return in 2026-27.
Here are five key stats from Auburn's 92-86 overtime win versus Tulsa for the 2026 NIT Championship.
Kevin Overton
That is all that needs to be said about this win for the Tigers. Kevin Overton saved the day with the three that sent the game to overtime, but he was great for the Tigers throughout the game. He led Auburn in scoring with 26 points, and he was five of eight from three-point land in the game. He had a clutch three-pointer in overtime that put the Tigers up 89-84 that pushed them to victory.
Keyshawn Hall foul trouble
Keyshawn Hall did not have much of an impact in scoring for the Tigers due to foul trouble. Auburn was up by 12 points in the second half when Hall went out with his fourth foul. When he made it back in the game Auburn had given up the lead. He was effective in rebounding though with 12 in the game.
Three-point shooting
One of the concerns for head coach Steven Pearl coming into the NIT Championship was the ability of Tulsa to make three-point shots. Auburn held Tulsa to just 6 of 27 shooting at 23% for the game. Auburn was not great but better than Tulsa making 11 of 27 from long range at 41%.
Auburn shared the basketball
For most of the game Auburn did a good job at sharing the basketball. The Tigers had 19 assists in the game versus 12 for the Golden Hurricane. Tahaad Pettiford led the Tigers with eight in the game, and Filip Jovic was second with four. Pettiford was second on the team in scoring with 24 points.
Rebounding
Auburn won the rebounding battle in the game 39-34. Winning that part of the game became tough late in the game when Hall and Jovic both fouled out. This forced Auburn to play a smaller lineup, but as a team they were able to still control the boards. The Tigers had 13 offensive rebounds, and also had 18 second chance points in the win.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions.You can also follow Phillip on Twitter@PJordanSports
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball vs Tulsa: Five stats from Auburn's NIT title win
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