Missouri fans bring signs deriding Bruce Pearl, Cam Newton; asking to 'Free Harvey Updyke'

Erik Hall, Montgomery Advertiser
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University of Missouri's unofficial student group The Antlers brought an array of signs to Tuesday's Missouri vs. Auburn men's basketball game at Mizzou Arena.

One sign derided Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl. It said, "Bruce Pearl necklace."

Another mocked former Auburn football quarterback Cam Newton. The sign said, "Scam Newton."

A third sign said, "Free Harvey Updyke."

Updyke died in 2020. He plead guilty in 2013 to poisoning oak trees at Toomer's Corner.

Another sign said, "13 seconds is enough." That referenced the Kansas City Chiefs' comeback win vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sunday during the NFL Playoffs.

Auburn, ranked No. 2 in the Ferris Mowers Men's Basketball Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports, comes into the matchup 18-1 overall and 7-0 in the SEC. Most recently, Auburn defeated Kentucky 80-71 on Saturday.

Missouri enters the game 8-10 overall and 2-4 in the SEC. On Saturday, Alabama beat Mizzou 86-76.

Here's more Auburn, Mizzou men's basketball news:

Jan 6, 2018; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers fan and Antlers member senior Pen Terry cheers during the first half against the Florida Gators at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2018; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers fan and Antlers member senior Pen Terry cheers during the first half against the Florida Gators at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports

Cuonzo Martin is the Missouri men's basketball head coach.

Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.

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