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Tigers continue chugging along, boil Boilermakers in Birmingham

The Auburn Tigers cannot stop earning themselves high-end ‘Quad 1’ victories.

National Player of the Year leader [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and company dismantled another top 25 ranked team on Saturday, this time blowing the doors off of No. 17 Purdue in a 87-69 victory. The contest, while ending with a somewhat close 18-point spread, was mostly non-competitive.

After the programs traded baskets early, the Tigers ended the first half on a 31-15 run to take a 41-26 lead into the locker room. The aforementioned [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] scored 12 of his 23 game-high 23 points in the opening frame, while the backcourt duo of [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] (15 points) and [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] were deadly from deep as well.

While the scoring was impressive, the real story of the first half, and the contest, was Auburn’s ability to limit the fantastic guard play of Braden Smith (8 points) and Fletcher Loyer (11 points) on the other end. The duo, along with the rest of Purdue, shot a season-low 33% from the field in the first stanza. Matt Painter’s squad was able to finish the loss with a far more respectable 39% mark, although most of the Boilermakers second half field goals came when the game was already well in hand.

Auburn’s 18-point win was its fourth consecutive win by double digits, and ninth of the season. Bruce Pearl’s team has now scored a ridiculous 376 points over their last four contests, giving the Tigers about as much momentum as they could have heading into what is set to be a grind of an SEC schedule.

Before the Tigers tip off the conference part of their season, they have one final tune up against Monmouth in Neville Arena after the holidays. The Hawks will enter the Jungle boasting just two victories on the season.

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ESPN predicts winner of Saturday’s Auburn vs. Purdue game

Will No. 2 Auburn hold off No. 17 Purdue without Johni Broome?

The final ranked nonconference game of the season is on the horizon for the No. 2 Auburn Tigers, and it could be without its biggest weapon.

It is still uncertain if three-time SEC Player of the Week [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] will play in Saturday’s game between Auburn and No. 17 Purdue. If he is unavailable, how will his absence affect the Tigers?

Broome exited Tuesday’s win over Georgia State with a shoulder injury. An MRI later suggested that surgery would not be required and that his healing time will be less than previously expected. After his departure, forward Chaney Johnson stepped up to score 26 points by shooting 12-of-14 from the field. He also logged eight rebounds and four assists.

Johnson, along with several others, are great supporting cast members to Broome, which is why ESPN remains confident that Auburn will earn another critical win on Saturday.

According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, Auburn has a 79% chance to beat Purdue on Saturday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.

Outside of Broome, Auburn holds an advantage over Purdue in every major statistical category. Auburn outscores Purdue, 88.5-77.2, allows five fewer points per game, and outrebounds the Boilermakers by 6.3 boards per game.

A healthy mix of its stat advantage and a de-facto home game will help Auburn’s chances to earn another ranked win over a quad-1 team. The Tigers and Boilermakers square off on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. CT.

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Auburn forward Chaney Johnson embraces ‘next man up’ mentality in Auburn’s win over Georgia State

Johnson delivered a career-defining performance Tuesday in the absence of Johni Broome.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers suffered a critical blow in Tuesday’s win over Georgia State as forward [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] was removed from the game due to a shoulder injury.

The task of taking on Broome’s production is tall, but it was a role that senior forward [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag] filled beautifully.

“First off, all of the glory and praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because without him I wouldn’t be here and wouldn’t have been able to drop 26 points,” Johnson said postgame. “It’s a great feeling to have a team believe in you and the work finally paying off. Finally, not being in early foul trouble.”

In 30 minutes of play off the bench, Johnson built a stat line of 26 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Johnson reached a career-high in points by shooting 85% (12-of-14) from the field and connected on 2-of-5 free throw opportunities.

Johnson said he was prepared for the challenge despite unexpectedly taking on the new role.

“We always have the ‘next man up’ mentality. With Johni (Broome) going down, I knew I had to take a little more of the workload,” Johnson said Tuesday. “BP (Coach Pearl) would give me the ball in the right spots and my teammates would find me in the right spots.”

Pearl complimented Johnson’s work ethic by expressing pride in his performance. Pearl says Tuesday’s game was a by-product of the work put in by Johnson and assistant coach [autotag]Ira Bowman[/autotag].

“Ira Bowman is in the gym with him all the time and they’ve created a really nice inside-out game,” Pearl said. “He hasn’t shot the ball from the perimeter yet. Wait until he can shoot it and we can get that aspect going.”

At the time of this post, it is unclear whether or not Broome will be able to play in Auburn’s key game with No. 17 Purdue on Saturday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. Should he not, expect Johnson to play a major role in Auburn’s final test of nonconference play.

In photos: Auburn basketball crushes Georgia State, 100-59

Check out the best photos from Auburn’s blowout victory over the Georgia State Panthers on Tuesday at Neville Arena.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers claimed its 10th win of the 2024-25 season Tuesday night by crushing Georgia State, 100-59 at Neville Arena in Auburn.

Production was heavy and plenty as three players reached double-figures in points while four players recorded at least four rebounds. [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag] was the star, scoring 26 points and registering eight rebounds off the bench. [autotag]Chad Baker-Mazara[/autotag] tied [autotag]Wendell Green[/autotag]’s record of 34 straight made free throws by connecting on all 11 opportunities, and [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] went 5-for-7 from three-point territory en route to a 17-point night.

Those players had incredible nights in the absence of [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag], who exited the game less than three minutes in with a shoulder injury. Following the game, head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] shared that Broome would be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which should provide a clearer picture of his status for Saturday’s game vs. No. 17 Purdue in Birmingham.

Re-live Tuesday’s big win by checking out the photo gallery of Auburn’s 100-59 win over Georgia State.

Johni Broome injury: What is the latest update?

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl shares an update on forward Johni Broome, who suffered shoulder injury in Tuesday’s win over Georgia State.

This story was updated to add new information regarding Johni Broome’s injury status.

Auburn basketball recorded another convincing win on Tuesday, taking down Georgia State, 100-59.

Auburn outscored the Panthers, 57-28 in the second half and closed the game on an 11-0 run. However, the biggest takeaway from the game was Auburn’s ability to earn the dominating win despite being without [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] for most of the game.

On Wednesday, Auburn Athletics announced great news for Auburn fans: Broome will not require surgery and will start his rehabilitation right away. The release stated that Broome will undergo daily evaluations by the team’s medical staff and physicians.

Broome exited Tuesday’s game with a shoulder injury at the 17:42 mark in the first half after recording two points and two blocks. Following the game, Auburn head coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] shed light on how severe Broome’s injury was, and how long the team could be without him.

“Obviously, his right shoulder kind of came out, came right back in. He did it a year ago, so he’s had some experience with it,” Pearl said postgame. “We’re going to take a look at it tomorrow, and we’ll tell you more. Hopefully, he’s OK.”

Broome leads the Tigers in all major categories including points per game (18.1), rebounds per game (11.5), and assists (3.5). He was also named the co-SEC Player of the Week for the third time this season after dropping 21 points and securing 20 rebounds in Auburn’s 91-53 win over Ohio State last Saturday.

Next up for Auburn is a trip to Birmingham to face No. 17 Purdue at Legacy Arena. Auburn’s deep roster is filled with plenty of candidates to fill Broome’s shoes should he be unable to play. In the second half of Auburn’s win over Georgia State, [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag] scored 26 points, dropping 13 in each half. [autotag]Chad Baker-Mazara[/autotag] added 19 points and six assists while connecting on all 11 free throw tries. [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] also had a strong night by shooting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc en route to a 17-point outing.

The Tigers and Boilermakers will square off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. CT. The game can be seen live on ESPN.

Tigers lose Broome, calmly brush off Panthers 100-59

Auburn was able to rout the Panthers despite losing Broome early in the first half

The Auburn Tigers may be in trouble. While Bruce Pearl’s squad enjoyed a calm, mostly stress-free victory over the Georgia State Panthers on Tuesday night, the real story started developing early in the first half, when star forward [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] fell to the floor and immediately grabbed at his right shoulder.

The remaining 15+ minutes of a turnover-heavy, alley-oop filled first half felt somewhat meaningless with Auburn’s best player dressed in street clothes on the bench, bracing a football-sized pack of ice closely to his upper body. To Auburn’s credit, [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag], [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag], and [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] were able to pick up the slack on the offensive end with their top scorer sidelined. The trio combined for 26 of the Tigers 43 points in the opening frame. 41 of those points were scored after Broome sprinted from the Neville Arena floor to the locker room.

Georgia State was able to hang around for much of the first half with Broome sidelined, mainly due to the sharpshooting of center Cesare Edwards (15 points). The former Xavier Musketeer and Missouri State Bear effort seemed good enough to help his team cover a 39.5-point pre-game spread, which was the highest an Auburn opponent had been handicapped this season, until a late 11-0 surge in the final two minutes by the Tigers helped them win the game by 41 points. The 41-point loss was actually not the worst margin of defeat suffered by an opponent in front of ‘The Jungle’ this season. That accolade, or stain, is held by Vermont, who suffered a 51-point defeat in the season opener.

On the Auburn side, the aforementioned Chaney Johnson was the star of the show filling in for his injured front-court mate. The junior finished with a season-high 26 points, while chipping in 8 rebounds and a season-high 4 assists as well. Chad Baker-Mazara also forced himself into a new role during Broome’s absence, hoisting up a season-high 11 field goal attempts on his way to a team second-best 19. Denver Jones also enjoyed a great night from the field, scoring 17 points on 5 makes from beyond the arc.

While Bruce Pearl’s Tigers were able to comfortably control tonight’s contest against an inferior team, the waters will become much more treacherous, especially if Broome misses significant time, as soon as Saturday against No. 17 ranked Purdue. Baker-Mazara and Johnson, along with Jahki Howard and Dylan Cardwell, are all likely to see an increased offensive role as soon as Saturday.

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ESPN predicts winner of Tuesday’s Auburn vs. Georgia State game

What are No. 2 Auburn’s chances of earning a confidence boost ahead of Saturday’s showdown with No. 17 Purdue?

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers return to Neville Arena on Tuesday to face the Georgia State Panthers in a tune-up game before Saturday’s showdown with No. 17 Purdue in Birmingham.

Is Auburn on upset watch? Or will the Tigers prevail convincingly? ESPN’s final forecast indicates that the latter is a firm possibility.

According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, Auburn has a 99.0% chance to beat Georgia State on Tuesday to improve its record to 9-1 in the waning days of its nonconference slate.

Tuesday’s game will feature two teams on the opposite side of the momentum spectrum. Auburn has won four of its last five games by 27.3 points. Georgia State, however, is 1-4 over its last five games, with its closest game being a four-point loss to crosstown rival Kennesaw State.

Auburn scores an average of 13 more points per game than Georgia State (87.4-74.3). Auburn also allows just under 13 fewer points than the visiting Panthers (65.7-78.0). Auburn has five players to average double-digits in points per game while Georgia State has four.

The matchup to watch tonight is between Auburn forward [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and Georgia State forward Zarique Nutter. Both players lead their teams in scoring with 19.7 and 17.9 points respectively. Broome holds the advantage in field goal percentage with 55.8% compared to Nutter’s 48.2%.

According to NET standards, Georgia State is a quad-4 squad. Auburn is 2-0 against quad-4 teams this season, beating Vermont and Richmond by an average score of 47.5 points. Georgia State is 0-2 against SEC teams Mississippi State and Kentucky, which join Auburn as quad-1 teams. Georgia State allowed both opponents to score over 100 points while committing 35 total turnovers.

Auburn faces Georgia State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. Click here for a preview and a broadcast guide to Tuesday’s game at Neville Arena.

In photos: Auburn basketball crushes Ohio State in Atlanta

Check out the best photos from Auburn’s 91-53 win over Ohio State at Holiday Hoopsgiving.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers earned its fifth quad-1 win on Saturday by crushing Ohio State, 91-53.

The Tigers built the 38-point win by outshooting 46% to 35% and connecting on 86% of its free-throw attempts compared to Ohio State’s 58%. Auburn’s defense also turned eight Buckeye turnovers into 11 points.

[autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] put on a clinic by scoring 21 points and hauling in 20 rebounds in Saturday’s win, while [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] logged 10 points with eight rebounds. [autotag]Denver Jones[/autotag] trailed Broome in points with 14 and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] scored 11 points off the bench.

Saturday’s win was stunning for the Auburn Tigers. Relive the key moments by checking out the photo gallery of Auburn’s win over Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

In photos: Auburn wrecks Richmond in return to Neville Arena

The No. 2 Tigers returned to the win column on Sunday by smashing Richmond, 98-54.

On Sunday, the No. 2 Auburn Tigers returned to the win column by smashing the Richmond Spiders, 98-54 inside Neville Arena.

Auburn (8-1) dominated Richmond (4-5) in several aspects of the game. The Tigers won the glass battle by reeling in 49 rebounds compared to Richmond’s 31. Auburn also found more success in the field by connecting on 48% of their shot attempts (33-of-69), while Richmond shot 27% (16-of-59).

Offensively, Auburn spread the wealth as four of its five starters and two bench players reached double-digit point totals in Sunday’s win. [autotag]Miles Kelly[/autotag] and [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] paced the Tigers with 15 points, while [autotag]Chad Baker-Mazara[/autotag] and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] added 13 points. Auburn star [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] scored 11 points while recording five rebounds and six assists.

Auburn bounced back in a big way on Sunday, which will give them extra motivation ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State in Atlanta. Here are the best photos of Auburn’s 98-54 win over Richmond on Sunday.

ESPN predicts winner of Wednesday’s Auburn vs. Duke game

Will No. 2 Auburn continue its early-season dominance by stealing a win on the road at No. 9 Duke?

Auburn basketball returns to the hardwood on Wednesday, one week after defeating No. 15 Memphis to claim the Maui Invitational championship.

Their next test will be on the road as they will face the No. 9 Duke Blue Devils in the headlining game of the ACC-SEC Challenge at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Auburn owns four “quad 1” wins through its first seven games, will they claim another on Wednesday?

ESPN has forecasted the game through its matchup predictor, and early indications show that the Tigers could suffer its first loss of the season. Ahead of Wednesday’s game, the host Blue Devils have a 66.5% chance to beat Auburn and earn another win for the ACC in this season’s challenge.

Wednesday’s key matchup will be between Auburn forward [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and Duke forward Cooper Flagg. Both players lead their respective teams in several major categories, including scoring and rebounds. Broome holds the advantage in those areas while Flagg produces 4.1 assists per game to Broome’s 3.3.

Auburn is the better offensive team by scoring 86.7 points per game and connecting on 52.5% of its shots from the field. Duke has a heavy defensive presence by allowing opponents to score 58.6 points and registers 9.3 steals per game. Auburn is KenPom‘s No. 1 offensive team while Duke enters the game as the top defensive squad.

Auburn basketball battles Duke on Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. CT inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. Click here for a broadcast guide to the game.