ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Bruce Pearl looked ahead to the postseason when he attempted to place perspective on No. 13 Auburn’s loss to a Georgia team on the doorstep of last place in the SEC.
Georgia coach Tom Crean also looked ahead — to next season and beyond — as he celebrated a win that he hopes gives momentum to his efforts to rebuild the program.
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points, including a late 3-pointer to slow Auburn’s comeback attempt, and the Bulldogs beat the Tigers 65-55 on Wednesday night.
Auburn (22-4, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) suffered its second straight loss to a team with a losing record following seven straight wins.