Auburn Advances to Elite Eight with Historic Win Over Michigan
The Tigers secured their 31st win and a program record, overcoming a nine-point deficit with a dominant second-half performance led by Johni Broome.
- Auburn defeated Michigan 78-65 in the Sweet 16, earning a spot in the Elite Eight for the third time in program history.
- Johni Broome led the Tigers with 22 points and 16 rebounds, solidifying his status as a Naismith Player of the Year contender.
- Auburn's 28-6 second-half run, fueled by Denver Jones and Tahaad Pettiford's combined 40 points, turned the game decisively in their favor.
- The Tigers' defense held Michigan's Danny Wolf scoreless for the final 13 minutes, neutralizing a key offensive threat.
- With their 31st win, a new program record, Auburn will face Michigan State on March 30 for a chance to advance to the Final Four.