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Auburn Edges Ole Miss to Advance in SEC Tournament

Johni Broome's double-double leads the No. 3 Tigers to a 62-57 victory in the quarterfinals.

  • Johni Broome scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in Auburn's win over Ole Miss.
  • The Tigers, ranked No. 3, improved to 28-4 and will face either Texas or Tennessee in the SEC semifinals on Saturday.
  • Auburn broke a 46-46 tie with an 11-1 run, including key plays from Broome and Denver Jones, to secure the lead late in the game.
  • Ole Miss, the eighth seed, was led by Dre Davis and Sean Pedulla with 12 points each but fell short despite a late push.
  • Auburn aims to build momentum after snapping a two-game losing streak and seeks to add an SEC Tournament title to its regular-season championship.
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