In what maybe was a little too close for his liking, Auburn basketball coach Steven Pearl found a way to win his head coaching debut, 95-90 in overtime against Bethune-Cookman.

Keyshawn Hall led all scorers with 28 points in his first game inside Neville Arena. Newcomers Keyshawn Murphy and Sebastian Williams-Adams combined for 32 points and 14 rebounds leading the Tigers in the frontcourt.

Despite shooting 47% from the floor and 26% from 3-point territory, Auburn avoids the upset and improves to 1-0 on the season.

Here are three takeaways from Auburn’s home-opener Monday night.

A close physical first half

Auburn led Bethune-Cookman 38-37 at the halftime break.

The Tigers shot 47% from the floor by Tahaad Pettiford, KeShawn Murphy and Sebastian Williams-Adams eight points apiece in

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