The No. 22 Auburn Tigers earned their first win of the Steven Pearl era by edging Bethune-Cookman in overtime.

Bruce Pearl shocked the college basketball world when he announced his retirement as Auburn head coach in September, appointing his son Steven as his successor as he sought opportunities off the court.

Bethune-Cookman, shot 50% from the floor and scored nine points off six Auburn turnovers in the first 20 minutes of the game. The Wildcats also shot 45% from 3-point range, compared to the Tigers 25% on shots from beyond the arc.

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Auburn is coming off a Final Four run in 2024-25, but Bruce Pearl abruptly retired and now there is concern for the 2025-26 campaign.

AUBURN, Ala.- The 20th-ranked Auburn Tigers are set to host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the Tigers’ season opener for the 2025-2026 campaign. Auburn Tigers on SI has you covered on how to watch, odds, and a small preview of tonight’s matchup.

The Steven Pearl era officially gets underway Monday when Auburn hosts Bethune-Cookman for the 2025-26 season opener. Here's how to stream the action.

Keyshawn Hall scored seven of his 28 points in overtime to lead No. 20 Auburn to a 95-90 victory against Bethune-Cookman in Steven Pearl’s coaching 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.