So, you’re looking for the Tigers score from last night. Honestly, it depends on which "Tigers" you're actually following because, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the sports world had a few different teams with that mascot hitting the floor.
If you were looking for a baseball fix, you're out of luck. The Detroit Tigers are currently in the middle of their offseason. Spring Training doesn't even kick off until February 21, when they head to Tampa to play the Yankees. Right now, the only "winning" the Detroit front office is doing is in the international signing market, where they just dropped over $7 million on some high-ceiling prospects from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
But if you’re here for the college hoops action—which is where the real drama was last night—we’ve got some definitive answers for you.
LSU Tigers take down Missouri in a high-stakes SEC battle
The biggest "Tigers" headline from last night came out of Baton Rouge. The LSU Tigers basically controlled the game from the jump against the Missouri Tigers, finishing with a 78-70 victory.
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It was a rough start for Mizzou. They missed their first seven shots. LSU took full advantage, racing out to a 10-0 lead before Missouri could even find the bottom of the net. Even though Missouri outshot LSU from the field (43.5% to 42.4%), they just couldn't overcome the "math" of the game. LSU crushed them on the offensive glass, racking up 21 second-chance points compared to Mizzou’s 13.
Key performers from the LSU vs. Mizzou matchup
- Marquel Sutton and Max Mackinnon: This duo was unstoppable for LSU, combining for a massive 46 points. Mackinnon set the tone early with a three-pointer just 28 seconds into the game.
- Jayden Stone: On the Missouri side, Stone did everything he could, dropping 20 points and grabbing four boards. It was his second straight game leading the team in scoring.
- Mark Mitchell: He chipped in 13 points for Missouri, but it wasn't enough to dig them out of that early double-digit hole.
Basically, LSU had an answer every time Missouri made a run. Every time Mizzou got within a single possession in the second half, LSU would hit a bucket or draw a foul to keep the distance. It was LSU's first SEC win of 2026, and they move to 13-5 on the year.
Auburn Tigers hold off South Carolina in a nail-biter
If you weren't watching the LSU game, maybe you were tuned into the Auburn Tigers. They had a total grind of a game at a sold-out Neville Arena, eventually walking away with a 71-67 win over South Carolina.
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This game was won at the charity stripe. Auburn went 23-of-30 from the free-throw line. In the final 31 seconds alone, they went 6-for-6 to ice it.
The star of the night was definitely Filip Jovic. He went off for a career-high 23 points. He even had a highlight-reel steal and slam that briefly gave Auburn a double-digit lead in the second half. South Carolina didn't go away quietly, though. Meechie Johnson hit a crazy 25-foot three-pointer with four seconds left to bring the Gamecocks within two, but Kevin Overton stepped up and sank both free throws to secure the Auburn victory.
Why this win mattered for Auburn
Auburn’s leading scorer, Keyshawn Hall, was in foul trouble most of the night and only finished with eight points. In the past, that might have been a death sentence for this team. But the fact that Jovic stepped up—and the team stayed engaged defensively—shows some real grit. Coach Steven Pearl was pretty vocal after the game about how the fans basically willed them to that win.
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What happened with the Hanshin Tigers?
For the international fans wondering who won the tigers game last night in the NPB, the answer is... nobody. The Hanshin Tigers are currently in their offseason as well.
The 2026 NPB schedule has been released, and the Tigers don't start their regular season until March 27. They'll be hosting the Yokohama DeNA BayStars at the Kyocera Dome to kick things off. If you're planning a trip to Japan to see them, keep in mind that their preseason games usually start in late February.
What's next for your favorite Tigers?
If you're a fan of these teams, the schedule doesn't slow down much from here.
- Missouri heads back home to host No. 21 Georgia on Tuesday night. They need a bounce-back win at Mizzou Arena to stay relevant in the SEC race.
- LSU will look to build on this momentum after finally getting their first conference win of the year.
- Auburn continues their homestand, looking to improve their 11-7 record and climb the SEC standings.
- Detroit Tigers fans should keep an eye on the "Top 20 Prospects" lists. Guys like Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle are expected to make huge jumps this spring.
If you were just looking for a quick score to settle a bet or update your bracket, there you go. LSU and Auburn both walked away winners on a busy Saturday for Tiger fans everywhere.