Pearson lost his first game in charge of the Tide , an 89 – 80 decision in favor of Arkansas on January 29 , before earning his first victory in a 75 – 70 win over Georgia two days later . Alabama 's NCAA Tournament hopes fell short when the team was eliminated by Tennessee 70 – 67 in the second round of the SEC Tournament
SEC Tournament
2009 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
Philip Pearson