During Auburn’s NCAA Tournament game against Creighton, Bruce Pearl’s comments to reporter Allie LaForce about her outfit caused a stir on social media. When asked about containing Ryan Kalkbrenner, Pearl initially diverted the conversation to LaForce’s attire, calling it “institutionally neutral.” After LaForce insisted she was an objective reporter, Pearl then answered the question about Kalkbrenner, noting the team’s strategy to front him out of the post and defend against 3-point shots.
The reaction to Pearl’s comments on social media was mixed, with some finding it amusing and others criticizing the coach for his focus on LaForce’s outfit. Mark Heim, a reporter for The Alabama Media Group, covered the incident and discussed the reactions on Twitter.
As the game continued, Auburn ultimately defeated Creighton with a strong defensive performance that limited their opponent’s scoring opportunities. Pearl’s focus on strategy and attention to detail during the game ultimately paid off as the Tigers advanced in the NCAA Tournament.
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