Auburn Advances to Elite Eight After Defeating Michigan in NCAA Tournament

Johni Broome's dominant performance and a second-half surge secured Auburn's third Elite Eight appearance, setting up a clash with Michigan State.

Auburn defeated Michigan 78-65 in the Sweet 16, marking the program's third trip to the Elite Eight in its history.
Johni Broome led the Tigers with 22 points and 16 rebounds, showcasing why he is a Naismith Player of the Year finalist.
Auburn's second-half 20-2 run, fueled by guards Denver Jones and Tahaad Pettiford, was pivotal in overcoming a nine-point deficit.
The Tigers' defense held Michigan's Danny Wolf scoreless for the final 13 minutes and dominated the boards with a 48-33 rebounding edge, including 19 offensive rebounds.
Coach Bruce Pearl emphasized the need to address turnovers ahead of Auburn's upcoming Elite Eight matchup against Tom Izzo's disciplined Michigan State team.