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Auburn Tops Texas 87-82 as Bruce Pearl Sets School Wins Record

Coach Bruce Pearl becomes Auburn's all-time winningest coach with 214 victories, as the Tigers fend off a late Texas rally in SEC play.

  • No. 2 Auburn secured an 87-82 road victory against Texas, improving to 14-1 overall and 2-0 in SEC play.
  • Bruce Pearl achieved his 214th win at Auburn, surpassing Joel Eaves as the school's all-time leader in coaching victories.
  • Auburn's Johni Broome led the Tigers with 20 points and 12 rebounds, marking his 10th double-double of the season.
  • Texas forward Arthur Kaluma scored a career-high 34 points, helping the Longhorns cut a 21-point deficit to just three in the final minute.
  • Auburn showcased its depth with five players scoring in double figures, while Texas struggled offensively in the first half with no three-pointers and only one assist.
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