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Everything Bruce Pearl said after Auburn's 15-point win over Southeastern Louisiana

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson11/10/23

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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl coaches during the win over Southeastern Louisiana on November 10, 2023. (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)

AUBURN -- Sure, Auburn won by 15 at home for their first win of the season, but head coach Bruce Pearl was none too pleased when he spoke postgame. "I'm still not happy," Pearl said. "We gave up 43 points in the second half, 54 against Baylor, that's 97 points in the second half of basketball and it's not good enough. We only turned the ball over one time in the second half and Im' still having to coach effort and energy. That's a problem. "I think the thing that has to translate is how much you hate losing. If we can't pick up our energy, effort, physicality of our play -- finishing plays, we clock a shot and they get the rebound -- if I can get the guys focused on that then we have a chance to be OK." Here’s more of what Pearl said following the first win of the season...

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