When Bruce Pearl made history for Auburn basketball, he wasn’t surprised. His team was prepared to take on No. 2 Alabama. The 94-85 victory didn’t come as much of a shock. Following the game, Pearl explained to the rest of the nation about where his team stands.
Unwittingly, Arkansas took its eyes off target when it looked to have Bruce Pearl's team zeroed in for a road kill. ESPN, criticized in some quarters for relegating Alabama at Missouri to another network,
Full transcript and press conference video from the Auburn head coach after a historic win in Coleman Coliseum.
The overwhelming majority of coaches who enter the profession will never be involved in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup. But Bruce Pearl has now been in two such games at two different schools and won both of them despite being an underdog and on the road each time.
It will be hard for Auburn men’s basketball to hit a higher regular season high than it did last Saturday. The No. 1 Tigers scored a road win over No. 2 Alabama, a game in which they never trailed and solidified their spot as the top team in college basketball.
The No. 1 Auburn Tigers beat the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide 94-85 on Saturday night, and head coach Bruce Pearl understood the importance of a fast start.
On the eve of the SEC’s first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup, Bruce Pearl gathered his team at midcourt and said, “I promise you; you will
Bruce Pearl said it was the loudest he'd ever heard Coleman Coliseum, but the Crimson Tide never lead in the second home loss of the season.
Denver Jones helped lock down Alabama's leading scorer while also adding double-digit points in Auburn's win, earning praise from Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl.
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl hugs former Auburn player Aden Holloway (2), who now plays for Alabama, after an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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