Auburn Tigers 62, Tennessee Volunteers 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers defeated Auburn Tigers 72–62 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 20-0 home team run ending at H2 3:56 swung win probability 5% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Auburn Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 25 | 47 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 20-0 home team run ending at H2 3:56 swung win probability 5% → 100%.
Why Auburn Tigers lost
- Lost H2 30-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at H2 3:56 (win probability 5% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 40.8% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-6.
- Outscored 24-13 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | 13–0 | H1 13:36 | 78% → 31% |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 20–0 | H2 3:56 | 5% → 100% |