Auburn Dominates Purdue in Top-25 Basketball Matchup

No. 2 Auburn, led by Johni Broome's standout performance, secures an 87-69 victory over No. 16 Purdue in Birmingham.

Auburn's Johni Broome returned from a shoulder injury to lead the Tigers with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
The Tigers built a commanding 15-point halftime lead and extended it to 33 points late in the second half.
Purdue struggled offensively, with only three players providing consistent scoring and key contributors facing shooting difficulties.
Auburn's balanced attack included strong performances from Tahaad Pettiford (18 points) and Denver Jones (15 points).
The loss drops Purdue to 1-3 in December, raising concerns about the team's depth and consistency against top opponents.