The #3 Auburn Tigers continued their dominant SEC campaign with a convincing 78-65 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels on February 26, 2025. Johni Broome led the charge with a powerful performance inside, while Auburn’s defense shut down Ole Miss in the second half.
The first half saw Ole Miss keep things competitive, with Allen Flanigan knocking down three three-pointers to help the Rebels stay within striking distance. At halftime, Auburn led 38-34, as their transition offense and rebounding advantage gave them the edge.
In the second half, Auburn’s defense locked in, forcing eight turnovers and holding Ole Miss to 36% shooting. Tre Donaldson controlled the tempo, and Jaylin Williams added key buckets, helping Auburn pull away for a double-digit victory.
Key Performances
Auburn Tigers:
- Johni Broome: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks.
- Tre Donaldson: 15 points, 6 assists, 2 steals.
- Jaylin Williams: 13 points, 7 rebounds.
Ole Miss Rebels:
- Allen Flanigan: 18 points, 4 three-pointers.
- Matthew Murrell: 12 points, 5 assists.
- Jaemyn Brakefield: 10 points, 6 rebounds.
Statistical Highlights
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Auburn: 49.2%
- Ole Miss: 41.8%
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Auburn: 37.5% (9/24)
- Ole Miss: 34.2% (8/23)
- Turnovers:
- Auburn: 7
- Ole Miss: 14
Takeaways
- Auburn’s defense remains elite, forcing Ole Miss into poor shot selection and costly turnovers.
- Johni Broome continues to be an interior force, controlling the paint on both ends.
- Ole Miss struggled to generate offense in the second half, failing to break through Auburn’s defensive pressure.
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