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In Steven Pearl’s Debut, Auburn Falls to Oklahoma State 97-95 in Overtime

Pearl vows defensive fixes before the Oct. 30 exhibition against Memphis.

Overview

  • Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 26 points, scoring the Tigers’ final nine of regulation to force overtime.
  • Mississippi State transfer KeShawn Murphy exited late with a left-knee issue and will be evaluated over the next couple of days.
  • Auburn shot 36% from the field and 30% from three but turned 18 Cowboys turnovers into 25 points and piled up 19 second-chance baskets.
  • Oklahoma State controlled the interior with 52 rebounds and 48 points in the paint, and three Cowboys finished with 20-plus points.
  • Steven Pearl said the Tigers “weren’t prepared defensively,” pointing to missed ball-screen coverages and an emphasis on raising defensive tempo before Memphis.