​In the 2026 edition of Ballin’ in Boutwell, Auburn women’s basketball will play UCF at noon CT on Oct. 14 in Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama.This will be the third matchup between Auburn and UCF in the program’s history. The Tigers’ last matchup against the Knights was a 60-53 road loss back on Nov. 20, 2023. It was the second game in a home-and-home series between the two schools. Auburn took home the first one, defending home court, with an 86-46 win.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We’re so excited to play in Birmingham this year,” Auburn head coach Larry Vickers said in a release. “Last year we had a neutral game there, and the fans came out and really supported us. We also saw what the men’s game (at Boutwell) was like last year, and we’re super excited to be a part of that process.”It will be a multi-day event in Birmingham, Alabama, showcasing both men’s and women’s games. The men’s side will be playing Florida State, while other Alabama programs will be represented in the event.Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on  X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Jac on Twitter @Jac_MyrickThis article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn women’s basketball to play preseason tilt against Big 12 squad