Is Auburn Basketball Running Out of Time? | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn basketball dropped another crucial SEC matchup, falling 84-76 to Vanderbilt — and now serious questions are starting to form about this team’s NCAA Tournament chances. In this episode of Auburn Express, the full breakdown of what went wrong inside Neville Arena. Vanderbilt shot lights out early, building momentum that Auburn just could not fully overcome. Even though Auburn dominated the glass, won second-chance opportunities, and shot better from three, the defensive lapses in the first half proved costly. When a team leads for 38 out of 40 minutes, that tells the real story. Stephen Pearl addressed defensive struggles in the postgame, echoing concerns voiced after the Alabama game. Defensive consistency continues to be an issue, and now Auburn finds itself in a tight spot with limited games left to strengthen its resume. The conversation shifts toward what remains on the SEC schedule: Arkansas, Mississippi State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU, and Alabama. With the Tigers sitting at 14 wins and just 4-9 in Quad 1 games, the margin for error is razor thin. Does Auburn need five wins? Six? Or is winning the SEC Tournament the only safe path? Advanced metrics like NET still keep Auburn afloat, but opportunities are shrinking fast. A signature win may be required to lock things in. The stretch run is here, and every possession matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices