In Auburn’s first game without Broome, the Tigers looked dominant against Mississippi State, winning 88-66 and never looked in danger of losing control of the game. Johnson took Broome’s spot in the starting lineup, finishing the game with 17 points and eight rebounds.

Johni Broome racked up 20 points and 12 rebounds as No. 2 Auburn held on for an 87-82 win over Texas in a Southeastern Conference game on Tuesday in Austin, Texas. The win was the 214th for Tigers coach Bruce Pearl, propelling him to No. 1 in all-time coaching wins at the school. He had been tied with Joel Eaves (1949-63).

Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers claimed

Johni Broome scored 24 points and had seven rebounds and four blocks, and No. 2 Auburn opened Southeastern Conference ... for most of this one. Auburn: Bruce Pearl has built this season’s ...

Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers claimed

January 8 - Johni Broome racked up 20 points and 12 rebounds as No. 2 Auburn held on for an 87-82 win over Texas in a Southeastern ... 214th for Tigers coach Bruce Pearl, propelling him to No ...

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After passing its first test without All-American Johni Broome, visiting No. 1 Auburn hopes to keep the momentum going on Saturday afternoon against No. 23 Georgia in Athens, Ga. Broome,

Bruce Pearl will have a chance to make history against Texas. A victory would put him atop the all-time wins list among Auburn men’s basketball coaches, passing legendary former coach Joel Eaves.

Auburn has been No. 1 only once before in the AP Top 25, during a three-week stint in January and February of 2022, and is the third team to sit atop the poll this season.

Auburn moved up to No. 1 in the Associated Press men's basketball poll. Star Johni Broome sustained an ankle injury Saturday and will miss at least two games.

Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 points, and No. 1 Auburn beat No. 15 Mississippi State 88-66 on Tuesday night in its first game without star center Johni Broome.