Auburn University's men's basketball team secured their third SEC Tournament championship in a historic win against Florida, marking their 27th win of the season, with 26 of those wins by double digits. Under the guidance of coach Bruce Pearl, Auburn has shown significant progress over the past decade, marking a stark contrast to the 109 years prior, which saw only one tournament title among other modest achievements. This victory, Auburn's second SEC tournament championship under Pearl, highlights the team's dominant performance throughout the tournament, including a notable win by 17 points against Florida with only 5:18 left in the title game. The win not only cements Auburn's place in the NCAA tournament but also showcases the depth and balance of the team, which has been overwhelming for opponents. Auburn's performance this season has been impressive, indicating a peak at the right time as they head into the NCAA tournament with strong momentum.
AUBURN IS ON FIRE π₯ The Tigers are SEC champions after dominating Florida π https://t.co/oWyEo8SRvN
Five years to the day from when the confetti rained down on Jared Harper, Bryce Brown and that Final Four-bound squad, Auburn wins its second SEC tournament championship under Bruce Pearl https://t.co/oDYH2kZd3u https://t.co/I1ARZrkBis
Five years to the day from when the confetti rained down on Jared Harper, Bryce Brown and that Final Four-bound squad, Auburn wins its second SEC Tournament championship under Bruce Pearl https://t.co/oDYH2kZd3u https://t.co/5DDSQf39gm
Congratulations!! @coachbrucepearl @AuburnMBB SEC Champions War Eagle! #Auburn
27 wins for @AuburnMBB 26 wins by double digits.
.@AuburnMBB defeats Florida to win the SEC championship for the third time in school history π Ticket punched. https://t.co/0lwRK5zzQg
AUBURN IS CROWNED SEC TOURNAMENT CHAMPS FOR THE THIRD TIME EVERβΌοΈπ @AuburnMBB | #SECTourney https://t.co/NnETxekIrN
AUBURN WINS THE SEC π The Tigers put up a dominant display to snag the SEC crown π #MarchMadness https://t.co/ndCtiK7Z2c
Auburn hoops 109 years before Bruce Pearl: O Final Fours, 3 reg season league titles, one tourney title Bruce Pearl in 10 years at Auburn: Final Four, 2 SEC reg season titles, 2 tourney titles As good as you think Pearl's been - he's been MUCH better. AUBURN SEC TOURNEY CHAMPS https://t.co/8hDMwyQ1f1
Bruce Pearl was emotional with @AuburnMBB up big at the end of the SEC championship π₯Ή https://t.co/jZePjDynZF
Auburn's gonna win the basketball tournament
Actually, yeah, the first thing. Auburn's depth and balance eventually just overwhelmed. Tigers rolling to the SEC tourney title. https://t.co/mF2w527uYd
Crafty finish at the rim π₯ Auburn is closing in on the SEC Championship π (via @AuburnMBB) https://t.co/A7SHaL8qUH
Auburn is peaking at the right time. Just a dominant run this week in Nashville to take momentum into the NCAA tournament.
Chris Moore pointing to Johni Broome: βThatβs him.β Auburn can taste a championship. https://t.co/HB2pw33Z5t
Chris Moore just ran over to us on press row, pointing at Johni Broome and saying "that's him" Auburn leads Florida by 17 with 5:18 left in the SEC Tournament title game