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Story summary
- Auburn University head coach Steven Pearl's team lost 73-72 to No. 1 Houston in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Despite a late surge, Auburn could not secure a final basket.
- Pearl attributed the loss to missed free throws, noting the Tigers shot 63% from the line.
- Houston's Kingston Flemings scored 22 points and made crucial defensive plays in the final seconds.
- Auburn's next game is against Jackson State on Wednesday.
