NCAAB · Final

Auburn Tigers Triumph Over Florida Gators in Upset

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Auburn Tigers 76, Florida Gators 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Florida Gators?

Auburn Tigers beat Florida Gators 76-67 at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Auburn Tigers vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Florida Gators with a final score of 76-67 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on January 24, 2026. This result marks a significant upset, as Florida entered the game with a strong home record of 14-6 and a recent form of 9-1 in their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak. The Gators had been averaging 89.6 points while allowing 71.7 points over that stretch, showcasing their offensive prowess.

In contrast, the Auburn Tigers, with a record of 13-7, had a mixed performance recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They were on a two-game winning streak, averaging 83.2 points scored and 81.2 points allowed during that period. The Tigers' away record was less impressive at 1-4, which made their victory over the Gators even more noteworthy.

Historically, the Gators had a slight edge in their previous meeting against Auburn, winning 90-81 in the 2025 season. However, the Tigers turned the tables in this matchup, demonstrating resilience and skill. The game began with both teams vying for control, but Auburn managed to maintain a lead in the second half, capitalizing on free throw opportunities and key plays.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening in Florida, with a competitive atmosphere as fans filled the venue. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Florida favored at -11.5, with a total set at 159.5. This indicated a strong expectation for the Gators to perform well at home, but the Tigers defied those odds.

In terms of injuries, no specific details were provided in the block, but both teams fielded their regular rosters, allowing for a full-strength contest. The scoring plays in the second half were crucial for Auburn, with players like Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy contributing significantly from the free-throw line, which helped to extend their lead.

As the game progressed, Auburn's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities became evident, particularly with key shots made by Xaivian Lee, who hit a crucial three-pointer that pushed the score to 74-67. The Gators struggled to respond effectively, unable to close the gap in the final minutes.

Overall, this game highlighted the unpredictability of college basketball, where rankings and previous performances can be upended in a single match. The Auburn Tigers' victory over the Florida Gators serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of the NCAAB, making this fixture one worth remembering.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FLA -11.5	159.5 o -112 / u -108	Auburn Tigers +550 · Florida Gators -800

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Leaders

PointsThomas Haugh27Florida Gators
AssistsBoogie Fland5Florida Gators
ReboundsThomas Haugh10Florida Gators
PointsKeyshawn Hall24Auburn Tigers
AssistsKeyshawn Hall4Auburn Tigers
ReboundsKeShawn Murphy9Auburn Tigers

Recent form

Florida Gators

Last 10: 9-1Streak W589.6 scored · 71.7 allowed per game7-0 at home

W79-61vs LSU TigersJan 21
W98-94at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 17
W96-79at Oklahoma SoonersJan 14
W91-67vs Tennessee VolunteersJan 10
W92-77vs Georgia BulldogsJan 7
L74-76at Missouri TigersJan 4
W94-72vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 29
W90-60vs Colgate RaidersDec 21
W102-61vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 17
W80-70vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 13

Auburn Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W283.2 scored · 81.2 allowed per game1-4 away

W78-66at Ole Miss RebelsJan 21
W71-67vs South Carolina GamecocksJan 17
L74-84at Missouri TigersJan 15
W95-73vs Arkansas RazorbacksJan 10
L88-90vs Texas A&M AggiesJan 7
L100-104at Georgia BulldogsJan 3
W106-65vs Queens University RoyalsDec 30
L60-88at Purdue BoilermakersDec 20
W92-78vs Chattanooga MocsDec 13
L68-97at Arizona WildcatsDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Auburn Tigers	Florida Gators
Field goals	26-54	22-59
Field goal %	48	37
Three-pointers	5-15	7-27
Three-point %	33	26
Free throws	19-21	16-27
Free throw %	90	59
Rebounds	32	39
Offensive rebounds	8	17
Defensive rebounds	24	22
Assists	8	13
Steals	9	8
Blocks	3	7
Turnovers	9	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	17
Fast-break points	14	12
Points in the paint	38	28
Fouls	20	18
Largest lead	18	3
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	93	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-34Elyjah Freeman makes driving layup
2nd Half48-36Rueben Chinyelu makes layup (Urban Klavzar assists)
2nd Half48-39Urban Klavzar makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Condon assists)
2nd Half48-41Boogie Fland makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half50-41Filip Jović makes layup
2nd Half50-42Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-43Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-43Keyshawn Hall makes layup
2nd Half52-46Thomas Haugh makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Handlogten assists)
2nd Half52-48Thomas Haugh makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-48Elyjah Freeman makes layup (KeShawn Murphy assists)
2nd Half54-50Micah Handlogten makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-52Boogie Fland makes layup (Urban Klavzar assists)
2nd Half54-54Thomas Haugh makes driving layup (Boogie Fland assists)
2nd Half55-54KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-54KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-55Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-56Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-56Tahaad Pettiford makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-56Kevin Overton makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half62-56Tahaad Pettiford makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half62-57Urban Klavzar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-58Urban Klavzar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-58Filip Jović makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Filip Jović makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-59Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-60Rueben Chinyelu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-60Sebastian Williams-Adams makes layup
2nd Half68-60Kevin Overton makes driving layup
2nd Half68-62Thomas Haugh makes layup (Boogie Fland assists)
2nd Half68-63Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-63Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-63Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-64Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-64Kevin Overton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-64Kevin Overton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-64KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-64KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-67Xaivian Lee makes 26-foot three point jumper (Urban Klavzar assists)
2nd Half76-67KeShawn Murphy makes 2-foot dunk