Sun Jan 05 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Auburn Tigers Roar Past Missouri in SEC Opener
**AUBURN, AL** – The No. 2 ranked Auburn Tigers dominated their SEC opener, defeating Missouri 84-68 in Neville Arena. Auburn pulled away in the first half with a decisive 25-11 run, extending their lead to 16 points. The Tigers continued their dominance in the second half, going on a 12-1 run early in the period to solidify their victory.
Johni Broome led Auburn’s offensive charge with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Chad Baker-Mazara and Chaney Johnson each contributed 13 points, while Denver Jones added 10 points and a team-high 7 assists. Tahaad Pettiford also chipped in 10 points. Broome attributed his strong performance to his teammates and coaching staff. “Just being aggressive,” he said. “The start of conference, I wanted to try and set the tone.”
The victory marked Bruce Pearl’s 213th win at Auburn, tying him with Joel Eaves for the most in program history. Auburn improves to 13-1 (1-0 SEC), while Missouri falls to 11-3 (0-1).
Looking ahead, Broome emphasized the team’s ambition: “It means a lot,” he said. “We have a special team. That’s a good way to start it off, but we’re not satisfied with just this game.” Auburn next faces Texas in Austin on Tuesday.
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