NCAAB · Final

Houston Edges Auburn in Nail-Biting Finish

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Legacy Arena at BJCC

Houston Cougars 73, Auburn Tigers 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Houston Cougars vs Auburn Tigers?

Houston Cougars beat Auburn Tigers 73-72 at Legacy Arena at BJCC on November 16, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Legacy Arena at BJCC, the Houston Cougars narrowly defeated the Auburn Tigers with a final score of 73-72. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Houston maintaining their perfect record, now standing at 5-0, while Auburn fell to 3-2.

The Cougars entered the game with an impressive away record of 2-0 and a recent form that included a ten-game winning streak, having scored an average of 71.3 points while allowing only 58.1. Their last five games showed a record of 5-0, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 53.6 points allowed. Houston's defense has been particularly notable, allowing fewer than 60 points in several of their recent outings. In contrast, Auburn, playing at home, boasted a record of 6-2 in their last eight games, with an average of 82.0 points scored and 67.2 points allowed in their last five. They had also won their previous three games, indicating a strong home performance.

The game was tightly contested throughout, reflecting the close nature of their previous meeting earlier in the season, where Houston had also come out on top with a score of 74-69. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as both teams sought to assert their dominance.

In terms of scoring, the second half was particularly dramatic. Keyshawn Hall made a crucial free throw that brought Houston to 68-66, followed by Kingston Flemings hitting a jumper to extend their lead to 70-66. Milos Uzan then made a three-point jumper, assisted by Flemings, pushing the score to 73-66, which put Auburn in a challenging position. Despite this, Auburn fought back valiantly, with Kevin Overton and Sebastian Williams-Adams making free throws to narrow the gap. A dunk by KeShawn Murphy brought Auburn within one at 73-72, but they could not complete the comeback as time expired.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide details on any player absences, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this crucial encounter.

The betting market reflected Houston's strong form, with odds suggesting they were favored to win, although specific figures were not provided. The conditions for the game were typical for a late fall evening, with the arena filled with passionate fans supporting their teams.

Viewers should have noted the standout performances from both teams, particularly in the closing moments where every possession mattered. The tactical adjustments made by both coaches in response to the shifting momentum would have been critical to the outcome. The intense atmosphere and the stakes of the game made for an engaging contest, showcasing the high level of competition in college basketball.

Leaders

PointsKeyshawn Hall20Auburn Tigers
AssistsKeShawn Murphy3Auburn Tigers
ReboundsKeyshawn Hall11Auburn Tigers
PointsKingston Flemings22Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings7Houston Cougars
ReboundsChris Cenac Jr.9Houston Cougars

Recent form

Auburn Tigers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W385.5 scored · 73.6 allowed per game6-2 at home

W93-62vs Wofford TerriersNov 12
W95-57vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 7
W95-90vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 4
L65-70vs Tennessee VolunteersMar 15
W62-57vs Ole Miss RebelsMar 14
L91-93vs Alabama Crimson TideMar 8
L72-83at Texas A&M AggiesMar 5
W94-78at Kentucky WildcatsMar 1
W106-76vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 27
W82-70vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 22

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1071.3 scored · 58.1 allowed per game2-0 away

W78-45vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 13
W65-48vs Towson TigersNov 8
W75-57vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 4
W72-64vs Arizona WildcatsMar 15
W74-54vs BYU CougarsMar 14
W77-68vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 13
W65-61at Baylor BearsMar 9
W65-59vs Kansas JayhawksMar 4
W73-64vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 1
W69-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 25

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16
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	Houston Cougars	Auburn Tigers
Field goals	28-65	22-58
Field goal %	43	38
Three-pointers	7-24	7-22
Three-point %	29	32
Free throws	10-12	21-33
Free throw %	83	64
Rebounds	40	38
Offensive rebounds	14	15
Defensive rebounds	26	23
Assists	15	11
Steals	7	5
Blocks	6	2
Turnovers	10	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	9
Fast-break points	12	12
Points in the paint	34	30
Fouls	23	14
Largest lead	8	3

How the scoring went

1st Half39-35Kingston Flemings made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half41-35Chris Cenac Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Joseph Tugler.
2nd Half41-38Kevin Overton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elyjah Freeman.
2nd Half43-38Emanuel Sharp made Jumper.
2nd Half46-38Chris Cenac Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half46-40Tahaad Pettiford made Jumper.
2nd Half46-42Elyjah Freeman made Dunk.
2nd Half46-44Keyshawn Hall made Layup.
2nd Half48-44Joseph Tugler made Dunk. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half48-46Keyshawn Hall made Layup. Assisted by Tahaad Pettiford.
2nd Half50-46Emanuel Sharp made Jumper.
2nd Half50-47KeShawn Murphy made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-48Keyshawn Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-49Keyshawn Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-49Milos Uzan made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-49Milos Uzan made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-49Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half57-49Milos Uzan made Jumper.
2nd Half57-51Sebastian Williams-Adams made Jumper.
2nd Half57-53Tahaad Pettiford made Layup.
2nd Half59-53Milos Uzan made Layup.
2nd Half59-54Kevin Overton made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-54Chris Cenac Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Uzan.
2nd Half62-57Tahaad Pettiford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Filip Jović.
2nd Half62-58Kevin Overton made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-58Joseph Tugler made Dunk. Assisted by Milos Uzan.
2nd Half64-60Sebastian Williams-Adams made Dunk. Assisted by KeShawn Murphy.
2nd Half64-62KeShawn Murphy made Layup. Assisted by Sebastian Williams-Adams.
2nd Half66-62Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half68-62Emanuel Sharp made Layup.
2nd Half68-64Keyshawn Hall made Layup.
2nd Half68-65Keyshawn Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-66Keyshawn Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-66Kingston Flemings made Jumper.
2nd Half73-66Milos Uzan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half73-67Kevin Overton made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-68Kevin Overton made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-69Sebastian Williams-Adams made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-70Kevin Overton made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-72KeShawn Murphy made Dunk. Assisted by Sebastian Williams-Adams.