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'We have to play a lot better to beat Creighton...': Bruce Pearl reacts to Auburn's win over Alabama State

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson03/20/25

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Bruce Pearl (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)
Bruce Pearl (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)

Bruce Pearl was asked postgame following 1-seed Auburn's 83-63 win over 16-seed Alabama State, if the performance from his Tigers' team was an acceptable one. "It's acceptable," Pearl said. But he added, "we have to play a lot better to beat Creighton on Saturday."