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Auburn basketball ends preseason schedule with 80-68 win over Samford
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Auburn basketball concluded its exhibition schedule with an 80-68 win over Samford at Neville Arena Thursday night. The Tigers ended their preseason slate at 1-2, with previous losses to Florida State and Alabama.
In this game, the Auburn backcourt carried the day. Kevin Overton led Auburn with 25 points, and Tahaad Pettiford scored 20. That is a combined 45 points for the duo. Together, they shot the basketball well, going 18-for-31 from the field. Overton was good from beyond the three-point line, going 5-for-10, and he also hauled in eight rebounds.
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Kolby King scored four points in his Auburn debut, and George Kimble III also added four points. Caleb Williams was third in scoring in the win over Samford with 14 points. The freshman is going to be a key player for this team this year, with Mantas Rubštavičius not a part of the team . Williams will likely now be the starter at the wing position.
For the Auburn front court, they did not score a lot of points, but they did have an impact on the boards. Troy transfer Thomas Dowd had seven rebounds to go with his three points. Centers Bukky Oboye and Narcisse Ngoy both combined for seven points and seven rebounds. Forward Adam Olsen scored just three points on 1-for-6 shooting.
As a team, Auburn shot 48% on 31-64 from the field and was 41% from beyond the three-point line. Auburn controlled the game in rebounding with a 44-27 advantage. Both teams were even in the paint, scoring 30 points each. Samford shot 43% but struggled from long range at 30%. Guard Cooper Noard led the Bulldogs with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Auburn will now turn its attention to the regular season. The Tigers will host Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Neville Arena at 7 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during warm ups before Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during warm ups before Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dunks the ball during warm ups as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl takes the court as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers center Bukky Oboye (12) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) attempts a dunk as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Blake Muschalek (21) and Samford Bulldogs guard Cade Norris (5) fight for a loose ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Samford Bulldogs forward Braeden Macvicar (13) and Auburn Tigers center Bukky Oboye (12) fight for a rebound as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Blake Muschalek (21) goes up for a layup pn Samford Bulldogs guard Brandon Fussell (14) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup over Samford Bulldogs guard Ty Davis (9) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a defensive stop as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) hugs Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard George Kimble III (3) and Samford Bulldogs guard Cade Norris (5) dive for a loose ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a score as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) fouls Samford Bulldogs guard Cooper Noard (1) as they tie up for the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Thomas Dowd (5) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl and Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen shake hands as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers team huddles up after the game as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during warm ups before Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during warm ups before Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during warm ups before Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dunks the ball during warm ups as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl takes the court as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers center Bukky Oboye (12) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) attempts a dunk as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
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Auburn Tigers guard Blake Muschalek (21) and Samford Bulldogs guard Cade Norris (5) fight for a loose ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Samford Bulldogs forward Braeden Macvicar (13) and Auburn Tigers center Bukky Oboye (12) fight for a rebound as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Blake Muschalek (21) goes up for a layup pn Samford Bulldogs guard Brandon Fussell (14) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup over Samford Bulldogs guard Ty Davis (9) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a defensive stop as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) hugs Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard George Kimble III (3) and Samford Bulldogs guard Cade Norris (5) dive for a loose ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a score as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Samford Bulldogs 35-24 at halftime.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) fouls Samford Bulldogs guard Cooper Noard (1) as they tie up for the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Thomas Dowd (5) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers forward Adam Olsen (24) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl and Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen shake hands as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Kevin Overton (1) drives the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers team huddles up after the game as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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Auburn Tigers guard Caleb Williams (2) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers takes on Samford Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Samford Bulldogs 80-68.
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