Auburn Dominates Purdue as Johni Broome Shines After Injury Scare

The second-ranked Tigers overwhelmed No. 16 Purdue with a commanding performance led by Broome's 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Auburn's Johni Broome returned from a recent shoulder injury to deliver a standout performance with 23 points and 11 rebounds in an 87-69 victory over Purdue.
The Tigers, ranked No. 2, controlled the game with a 33-point lead at one point and maintained a 15-point advantage at halftime.
Auburn's defense stifled Purdue, holding them to 39% shooting while forcing turnovers that led to a 23-7 scoring edge in transition.
Broome's early 3-pointer set the tone, easing concerns about his health following an injury scare earlier in the week.
Purdue struggled offensively, with Trey Kaufman-Renn and C.J. Cox leading the Boilermakers with 15 and 16 points respectively, but their efforts fell short against Auburn's dominant play.