Auburn’s run followed Alabama (21-4, 10-2 SEC) getting the score to 35-33, but being unable to affect the scoring column any further. The visitors used the cushion to race to a double-digit advantage in the second half’s early going, leading 55-41 with 15:45 to play.

Bruce Pearl has collected 223 wins during his tenure on the Plains. He has led Auburn to a Final Four, a pair of SEC Tournament and SEC Regular Season Championships, and beaten conference rivals a handful of times each. Of all 223 wins, Saturday's 94-85 victory over Alabama in Coleman Coliseum may have been the most impressive.