Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Auburn-Opelika was ranked the No. 10 best-performing small city for the second straight year, Mayor Ron Anders said (citing sustained growth) and the ranking reflects Auburn's steady progress (a sign of strong local economic performance). Opelika-Auburn News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn BSU earned multiple awards at the Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference held Jan. 17-20, including three major honors for advanced leadership and cultural impact — BSU President Alianna Richardson received the Visionary Award for her leadership. The Auburn Plainsman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, the Lee-Scott girls and boys basketball teams won championships at the Samford Gymnasium — with the girls edging the Glenwood Gators 37-30 led by Clarke Ivatt's 26 points and the boys winning 59-39 with strong defense. The Observer
- ➤ Auburn basketball fell today to Vanderbilt 76-84, marking its third straight SEC loss. The Tigers now have a 14-10 record and will try to rebound when they face Arkansas on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Fayetteville. The Auburn Plainsman
- ➤ Auburn's women's tennis team lost a tight 4-3 match to top-ranked Georgia at the ITA National Indoor Championship in Evanston. The Tigers — now 14-1 — will face Grand Canyon at 10 a.m. and Middle Tennessee State at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Yarbrough Tennis Center. The Auburn Plainsman
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Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers Women's Gymnastics
7:45-9:45 p.m. — Neville Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling showdown as the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Auburn Tigers in women's gymnastics.
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Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Ticketed event — Watch the thrilling clash as Auburn takes on Georgia in women's basketball.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Auburn Tigers Baseball
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Plainsman Park — Prices vary — Cheer on the Auburn Tigers as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an exciting collegiate baseball matchup.
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LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers Basketball
9-11 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check for ticket prices — A thrilling NCAA basketball showdown awaits in Auburn as the Tigers face off on the court.
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Gymnastics Meet: Auburn vs. Michigan State
7-8 p.m. — Neville Arena — Admission details not specified — Witness an exciting gymnastics showdown as Auburn takes on Michigan State.
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