This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/houston as An Early Look At No. 1 Houston vs. No. 22 Auburn. Houston basketball and Auburn are set to play on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., inside Legacy Arena, in Birmingham, Ala.

After defeating Houston 74-69 last season, the Tigers have another shot at the top-ranked Cougars in a high-profile Battleground 2k25 tournament matchup on ESPN.

The Houston Cougars (3-0) are on their way to Legacy Arena at BJCC on Sunday where they will meet the Auburn Tigers (3-0). The Houston Cougars faced Oakland and walked away with a win by a score of 78-45 in their last contest.

Here's information on how to watch No. 1 Houston men's basketball take on No. 22 Auburn on Sunday in a rematch from last season.

Following an undefeated start to the season, the No. 22 Auburn Tigers and Steven Pearl will look to remain perfect as they face top-ranked Houston in Birmingham, Alabama, for a daunting early test this weekend.

Auburn game is a preview of coming attractions with young coaches Steven Pearl and Kellen Sampson, who are following in their famous fathers' footsteps.

An upcoming neutral-site bout with a top team gives the Auburn Tigers' head coach a chance to pick up a big win in just his fourth game

Houston (3-0) will take on No. 22 Auburn (3-0) on a neutral court -- perhaps more accurately described as a semi-neutral court -- on Sunday afternoon in Birmingham, Ala. Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson said he was excited to see how his young team responds.