Bruce Pearl has done it: win number 214. It was not easy, but with a hard fought 86 -82 road victory over Texas he has cemented his legacy as the winningest coach in Auburn basketball history. It’s not just a milestone;

Fresh off a newly-minted No. 1 ranking, Auburn men's basketball made another statement in a season chock-full of them. The Tigers obliterated Mississippi State 88-66 at home without superstar big man Johni Broome.

Here's what Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl said about Johni Broome's ankle injury, which he suffered Saturday at South Carolina.

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl loved what he saw in the dominant win against Mississippi State on Monday.

With Auburn basketball's win over Texas on Tuesday, Bruce Pearl became the winningest coach in program's history, amassing 214 wins in 11 seasons.

With Johni Broome sidelined with an ankle injury, the Tigers defensive prowess stole the show in the victory over Mississippi State.

Earlier in the week, while discussing Auburn, I explained why I think the Tigers deserve their No. 1 ranking but acknowledged I also find it hard to believe they're actually the best team in the country without the injured Johni Broome.

With Auburn's win over Missouri on Saturday, Bruce Pearl tied Joel Eaves as the winningest coach in the program's history, with 213 victories.