Auburn basketball wasted no time giving the Tiger faithful a nail-biting finish on the hardwood. But in head coach Steven Pearl's unofficial debut at the Ballin’ in Boutwell exhibition event at Boutwell Auditorium, the Tigers fell short in overtime, 97-95, to Oklahoma State.

Auburn’s men’s basketball program is officially under new leadership as Steven Pearl, son of Bruce Pearl, is set to take over the Tigers’ program following his father’s retirement.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement on Monday. Pearl said in a video that he loved Auburn and would remain in Auburn instead of seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate.