Broome scores 24 as top-ranked Auburn routs Ole Miss 106-76

By Canadian Press on February 26, 2025.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome scored 24 points, Chad Baker-Mazara added 22 and No. 1 Auburn defeated Mississippi 106-76 on Wednesday night.

After several weeks of cold shooting in home games, Auburn (26-2, 14-1 Southeastern Conference) made 11 of 21 attempts from 3-point range. The game started with a 3 from Baker-Mazara, a game-time decision due to an undisclosed issue.

Denver Jones, Miles Kelly and Chaney Johnson each had 13 points for the Tigers.

Ole Miss (19-9, 8-7) was led by 14 points from Sean Pedulla and 13 from Jaemyn Brakefield.

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