No. 1 Auburn tops No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 in Johni Broome’s return from damage

Miles Kelly hit a 3-pointer with 30 seconds left and Johni Broome had 16 factors and 13 rebounds in her return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn prolonged its profitable streak to 11 video games with a 53-51 win over no 1. 6 Tennessee on Saturday evening.

Auburn (18-1, 6-0 SEC) was held to its lowest ranking of the season by Tennessee’s bodily protection. Kelly’s 3-pointer off a feed from Broome turned a two-point deficit right into a one-point lead.

Tennessee had an opportunity to take the lead within the ultimate seconds, however a 3-point attempt by the Vols’ Zakai Zeigler missed the mark.

Broome, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and preseason Associated Press All-American — again in motion for the primary time since struggling what coach Bruce Pearl referred to as a “vital sprain” in his left ankle two weeks in the past in a highway win at South Carolina — secured essential defensive rebounds on Tennessee’s ultimate two possessions.

Zeigler had 14 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists to steer the Volunteers (17-3, 4-3). Chaz Lanier added 10 factors, together with a pair of 3-pointers within the second half.

Both groups shot underneath 32% from the sector within the bodily and defensive battle.

Takeaway

Tennessee: The Volunteers have struggled with away photographs in SEC video games, and that continued of their third loss on the highway.

Auburn: Even at lower than 100%, Broome confirmed how precious he’s to the Tigers’ offense along with his standout efficiency.

Key second

Kelly’s 3-pointers, mixed with Broome’s defensive stops, had been sufficient for Auburn to stay the one undefeated crew in SEC play.

Key statistic

Aided by Broome’s return to the lineup, Auburn outscored Tennessee 41-37.

Next

Tennessee hosts No. 9 Kentucky on Tuesday. Auburn travels to LSU on Wednesday.

Associated Press reporting.

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