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Pearl: ‘We just did not execute offensively in the second half’

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | April 5

“Played beautiful basketball in the first half. We were prepared. We had a great game plan. They executed it really well. We only turned the ball over twice. Second half, Florida's effort and energy, the fact that we're not as deep as what we normally are, was a factor. I thought fatigue was a factor. As a result, we weren't able to maintain control of the game.”

Stats To Know: Auburn falls to Florida 79-73 in the Final Four

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

Check out the stats to know from Auburn's 79-73 Final Four loss to Florida inside the Alamodome, ending the Tigers' historic season.

Auburn’s historic season ends in the Final Four, falls to Florida 79-73

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

Draped all through the Alamodome is the phrase that has become synonymous with the Final Four: the road ends here. For the top-seeded Tigers, their historic season did just that on Saturday night against Florida.

Let Chad Be Chad: Pearl’s trust fuels Baker-Mazara and Auburn’s Final Four run

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | April 5

“We do let Chad Baker-Mazara be himself,” Bruce Pearl said. “As a result, it has the opportunity to bring out the best in him sometimes as a player.” Auburn’s Final Four run isn’t just about talent—it’s about trust, depth and sacrifice. “If you earn their trust, they’ll run through a wall for you.”

Inside The Locker Room: Tigers make final comments before Final Four

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

As the top-seeded Tigers are set to rematch with conference foe Florida later today in the Final Four, Auburn players spent time before yesterday’s open practice sharing their final thoughts on the contest prior to tipoff in the Alamodome.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Florida - Final Four

By Sports Staff | April 5

No. 1 seeds Auburn and Florida are set to clash in the Final Four in San Antonio for a spot in the National Championship game. Here's what some of our sports staff has to say about the clash between the Tigers and Spartans, complete with score predictions and analysis.