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.