AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Two teams riding momentum and sporting identical records will meet in a pivotal Southeastern Conference matchup Tuesday night when the Auburn Tigers visit the Mississippi Rebels. The game, scheduled for Jan. 20, 2026, at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in University, Mississippi, features a pair of squads at 11-7 overall, each coming off narrow conference victories last Saturday. Auburn edged South Carolina 71-67 at home, powered by a career-high 23 points from forward Filip Jovic. The Tigers have shown offensive firepower, averaging 84.2 points per game, but have struggled defensively in recent road losses at Missouri and Georgia. Mississippi arrives with a three-game winning streak in SEC play, including a dramatic 68-67 road win at rival Mississippi State. Guard Ilias Kamardine has been instrumental, averaging 12.3 points and 5.0 assists during the streak, including a 17-point, 5-assist performance against the Bulldogs. Jovic, Auburn’s player to watch, is coming off his best game of the season and has scored in double figures in three of his last five contests. For the Rebels, Kamardine’s playmaking and clutch shooting have keyed their recent surge. The Tigers’ success has often hinged on their home performance, where they are 9-2, compared to a 2-5 record in true road games. Mississippi has been strong at home with a 7-2 mark at The Pavilion. This contest represents a critical opportunity for both teams to build resume-enhancing wins in a crowded SEC standings race. The season series will conclude when the Rebels visit Auburn on Feb. 28. Tuesday’s tipoff is set for 9 p.m. EST.