Auburn Basketball Tops Furman in Exhibition

The Auburn Tigers secured an 83-62 victory over Furman in their preseason exhibition game, overcoming a slow start characterized by poor shooting. Head coach Bruce Pearl acknowledged the team's shooting struggles, particularly in the first half, but praised their strong second-half performance and defensive efforts that led to 18 turnovers by Furman. All-American Johni Broome shone with a double-double, scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while freshmen Tahaad Pettiford and Jahki Howard also made notable contributions with 13 and 10 points, respectively. Despite shooting only 18% from three-point range, Auburn's defense and rebounding advantage played a crucial role in their win. The Tigers will next host Florida Atlantic for a charity exhibition game, showcasing their commitment to supporting AU's Melton Scholars Program.