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'We played like champions': Bruce Pearl reacts to No. 1 Auburn's drubbing of No. 17 Kentucky

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson•03/01/25•

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Bruce Pearl (Photo by USA Today)

When Auburn lost to Florida earlier in the season, head coach Bruce Pearl said postgame that his team didn't act, prepare or play like the No. 1 team. Fast-forward to wins at Alabama and at Kentucky, and clinching a regular season SEC title, and the Tigers are unequivocally playing like champions and the best team in college basketball now.