Former Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl had one word after a close overtime win to begin the season on Monday.

Auburn whipped Memphis basketball wire to wire, closing out the preseason exhibition portion of both teams’ schedules with a 100-71 drubbing.

Former head coach Bruce Pearl was not in attendance for his son's first game as Auburn's head coach, but he kept a close eye on the action. He showed emotion during Monday night's college basketball coverage on TNT while reflecting on Steven's debut.

In two and a half seasons, Freeze recorded a 15-19 overall record at the helm, including a 6-16 showing in SEC play. He was 1-12 against ranked opponents during his time with the Tigers, and he is also the first Auburn coach since 1950 to last at least three seasons without a winning record against league opponents.

The Auburn basketball team escaped a season-opening matchup against Bethune-Cookman with an overtime win. Head coach Steven Pearl picked up a victory in

Steven Pearl's emphasis on zone defense helps Auburn limit Memphis to 37% shooting while scoring 100 points in final preseason test.

With the exhibition games in the rear view mirror, Filip Jovic is set for the real action with the Auburn Tigers

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