Tigers of the Game: Johnson, Broome stand out in Auburn’s agonizing loss to Arkansas

Johnson posted 20 points while Broome pulled down seven rebounds in Auburn’s first-round loss to Arkansas.

Auburn basketball nearly pulled off a thrilling comeback in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Trailing by 15 points at the midway point of the second half, Auburn stormed back to take a 73-72 lead with 0:41 remaining in the game. A late jumper and two free throws from Arkansas put a cap on scoring, giving the Razorbacks the 76-73 win.

There were plenty of contributors in Auburn’s tough loss to Arkansas, as four players reached double-figures in scoring: [autotag]K.D. Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag], [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag], and [autotag]Wendell Green Jr.[/autotag] Green paced the Tigers in assists and Broome accounted for 36% of the team’s rebounds.

With so many viable candidates, it was quite difficult selecting a Tiger of the Game.

Here’s a look at who Auburn Wire writers Taylor JonesJ.D. McCarthy, and River Wells, as well as Auburn fans, voted for as their Tiger of the Game following Auburn’s loss to Arkansas.