The Auburn Yale basketball game refers to the collegiate basketball matchup between Auburn University and Yale University. This game is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I basketball schedule. Auburn University's men's basketball team, the Auburn Tigers, competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), while Yale University's men's basketball team, the Yale Bulldogs, competes in the Ivy League.
Team Overview
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team has a rich history, with their first season dating back to 1906. The team has won several conference championships, including the SEC regular season title in 2018 and the SEC Tournament championship in 2019. The Tigers have also appeared in the NCAA Tournament several times, with their most recent appearance being in 2019, where they advanced to the Final Four.
Yale University's men's basketball team also has a long history, with their first season dating back to 1896. The Bulldogs have won several Ivy League championships, including the regular season title in 2016 and the Ivy League Tournament championship in 2016 and 2019. Yale has appeared in the NCAA Tournament several times, with their most recent appearance being in 2016, where they defeated Baylor in the first round.
Head-to-Head Matchups
The Auburn Yale basketball game has been played several times, with the first matchup between the two teams occurring in 2001. Auburn has won most of the head-to-head matchups, with a current record of 3-1 against Yale. The most recent matchup between the two teams occurred in 2019, with Auburn winning 70-56.
| Season | Date | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | December 28, 2001 | Auburn 73, Yale 60 | Auburn, AL |
| 2015-2016 | December 22, 2015 | Auburn 83, Yale 78 | New Haven, CT |
| 2017-2018 | December 30, 2017 | Auburn 80, Yale 64 | Auburn, AL |
| 2019-2020 | December 1, 2019 | Auburn 70, Yale 56 | Auburn, AL |
Key Players and Statistics
Auburn’s men’s basketball team has been led by several key players, including Isaac Okoro, a freshman guard who averaged 12.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in the 2019-2020 season. Samir Doughty, a senior guard, also averaged 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in the 2019-2020 season.
Yale's men's basketball team has been led by several key players, including Azhar Sadigur, a sophomore forward who averaged 7.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in the 2019-2020 season. Paul Atkinson, a junior forward, also averaged 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in the 2019-2020 season.
Team Statistics
Auburn’s men’s basketball team has averaged 78.4 points per game in the 2019-2020 season, while allowing 69.4 points per game. Yale’s men’s basketball team has averaged 73.4 points per game in the 2019-2020 season, while allowing 66.4 points per game.
| Team | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 78.4 | 36.4 | 14.1 |
| Yale | 73.4 | 34.4 | 13.4 |
What conference does Auburn University’s men’s basketball team compete in?
+Auburn University’s men’s basketball team competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
What is the head-to-head record between Auburn and Yale?
+Auburn has a 3-1 head-to-head record against Yale.
Who are some key players for Auburn’s men’s basketball team?
+Some key players for Auburn’s men’s basketball team include Isaac Okoro and Samir Doughty.
