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Tigers of the Game: Broome, Flanigan, Johnson stand out in Auburn’s thrashing of Missouri

You can not tell the story of Auburn’s incredible win over Missouri without mentioning the efforts of these three players.

There’s only one word to describe Auburn’s win over Missouri on Tuesday night… domination.

Auburn went wire-to-wire with a comfortable lead throughout on its’ way to an 89-56 win over Missouri, which snapped a three-game losing streak.

Auburn shot 48% from the field, succeeded on seven dunk attempts, scored 42 points in the paint, and out-rebounded Missouri, 48-26. There were many great individual efforts to go along with those impressive stats. [autotag]Wendell Green Jr.[/autotag] recorded nine assists, [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] recorded his 9th double-double of the season, [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] pulled down 10 rebounds, and [autotag]Lior Berman[/autotag] tied a career-high by scoring eight points.

The efforts of [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag], [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag], and [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] were also noteworthy in Auburn’s key SEC win.

After witnessing those performances, it was understandably difficult to choose just one player to vote for. Nevertheless, the writers at Auburn Wire have cast their ballots.

Here’s a look at how Auburn Wire writers Taylor Jones, J.D. McCarthy, and River Wells, as well as Auburn fans, voted for their Tiger of the Game following Auburn’s win over Missouri

Instant Analysis: Auburn gets back on track with dominant showing against Missouri

Auburn took out their recent frustrations on the visiting Missouri Tigers on Tuesday night.

When a team loses three straight games and four of their last five, it would be safe to assume that said team is frustrated.

On Tuesday, Auburn put those assumptions to bed and proved just how frustrated they had become. Auburn shot 49% from the field and dominated the boards on their way to crushing the visiting Missouri Tigers, 89-56 at Neville Arena.

Auburn was in control for the entire contest and refused to take their foot off the gas. Auburn held a 7-2 advantage through the first four minutes of the game, then would go on to outscore Missouri 17-2 over a four-minute span to take a 20-point lead, 24-4, with 11:34 remaining in the half.

Auburn took a 45-18 lead into the locker room behind 50% shooting and an outstanding half from [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag], who shot 83% from the field on his way to scoring 14 first-half points. [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] ended the half with 11 points and eight rebounds after going 5-for-10 from the field.

Auburn’s commanding effort spilled over into the second half, as they outscored Missouri, 44-38 to solidify the win. [autotag]Zep Jasper[/autotag] converted a Missouri turnover into a three-pointer to give Auburn the 57-25 lead with 16:16 remaining in the game, which pushed Auburn over the 30-point-lead mark for the first time in the contest.

[autotag]Lior Berman[/autotag] connected on a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining in the game to put Auburn up 89-50. The 39-point deficit would be Auburn’s largest lead of the game. Berman ended the game with eight points, which ties a career-high. He has scored eight points three times during his four-year career, he last reached the total in Auburn’s 67-49 win over LSU last month.

Broome ended the night as Auburn’s leading scorer and rebounder, recording 20 and 10 respectively. [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag] was next in line with 16 points, and Johnson followed suit with 15 points.

Auburn will look to keep the momentum going on Saturday by visiting Vanderbilt. Tipoff from Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and can be seen live on SEC Network.

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Commentary and thoughts on what was Auburn vs Florida

Our writer Shea Brennaman has some thoughts and commentary on the game that was Auburn vs. Florida.

I react to the first half of Auburn vs Florida live here so that you all don’t have to.

*Halftime reflection: the first two minutes of this was fun, but it was all downhill from there.

First five minutes:

Sharife is out with an ankle injury but the Tigers showed promise early with a triple by Jamal Johnson. Mike White didn’t like what he saw with his Gator offense early so he called a timeout and then it all went downhill from there.

The theme:

We’ll turn the ball over anywhere and everywhere, even on inbounds plays.

Drama: BRUCE GOT A BENCH WARNING AND CAUGHT AN ATTITUDE WITH THE REF, LOVE THE PASSION COACH!

15:00-7:00

We haven’t scored in a really long time. Turnovers are leading to huge momentum getters for the Gators. Turning the ball over and getting dunked on/seeing an alley-oop slam is absolutely demoralizing to watch. Transition threes continue not to fall for Auburn, but they’re falling for Florida.

Tigers trail by 12, I’m beginning to question why I thought this would be a good idea. I’m also eating Flaming Hot Cheetos so that’s another decision I will regret later.

In other news baseball won 18-2.

Walk-on Lior Berman is now in the game, commentators are talking about Trendon Watford.

Ten turnovers now, 7:48 left in the first half. We are now on pace to finish with 40 turnovers. Down 27-10, time to play that Maroon 5 song about being in misery.

Final five minutes:

Florida has eight fouls compared to Auburn’s three…maybe we can get them in foul trouble. At this point I just want the boys to get it within 10 by halftime, is that too much to ask?

Non-related: The Lil’ Sweet Dr. Pepper commercials really freak me out and I miss Larry Culpepper. I also miss Sharife.

I blinked and we’re down 36-18, Auburn also just committed its 12th turnover. Tigers also picked up two fouls very recently. Sharife Cooper looks miserable on the sidelines right now and again, I miss him tremendously.

Scottie Lewis has 13 points now, Trey Mann has 16, Auburn has 20.

Watching the final seconds run off the clock is like waiting for the sweet release of death.

Okay, it’s now halftime and Auburn is losing 44-22. I’m going to give myself a mental break and eat some spaghetti.

(Editor’s Note: I told her it was for the best she just eat spaghetti the rest of the night. Yum! Spaghetti!)