COLUMBUS, Ga. | The Columbus State University Women's Basketball team will travel to Auburn to face Auburn University in an exhibition Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Neville Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT, with free admission for all fans. 

The matchup provides the Cougars an opportunity to compete against a Division I opponent as they prepare for the 2026–27 season. CSU students, alumni, and fans are encouraged to make the trip and support Columbus State, with a student fan bus and pregame social planned for the evening. 

Free transportation will be available for the first 30 CSU students who register for the student fan bus. The bus will depart at 5:30 p.m. ET, and a waitlist will be maintained to fill any spots available due to no-shows. Students can reserve their seat by completing the Student Fan Bus Signup form. 

Before the game, fans are invited to a pregame social beginning at 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT at The Plains Taproom & Grill. CSU Alumni will provide complimentary appetizers and each attendee's first drink. Fans can register for the pregame social here. 

With free admission and opportunities for the CSU community to gather before tipoff, Cougar Nation can bring the blue and red to Auburn, Alabama.