AUBURN — Bruce Pearl vs. John Calipari has become one of the biggest coaching rivalries in college basketball, let alone in the SEC. It's a series that hasn't always been kind to Pearl.

Bruce Pearl had a good day on Saturday. Pearl guided No. 1 Auburn to a dominant 94-78 victory over Kentucky for the Tigers' first win at Rupp Arena in 37 years. The win clinched the Tigers at ...

“This is obviously historic," Pearl said in his postgame news conference. “Two wins and 31 losses in 33 tries. And for this one to be for a championship, it’s what we do it for, to make history.