Auburn’s star forward Johni continues to cement his legacy in program history, delivering another dominant performance while leading the top-ranked Tigers to victory. On Saturday night, Broome reached a major career milestone, becoming just the 12th player in Auburn basketball history to surpass the 1,500-point mark.
Broome’s Big Night Fuels Auburn’s Win Over Georgia
Broome’s milestone moment came during Auburn’s 82-70 victory over Georgia, a game in which he put on a clinic, stuffing the stat sheet with 31 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. His stellar performance helped the Tigers fend off a determined Georgia squad, allowing Auburn to improve to an impressive 25-2 overall record and 13-1 in the highly competitive SEC.
Another Record Within Reach
This season has been filled with personal and team milestones for Broome, and Saturday’s standout effort brought him even closer to another historic achievement. With his latest double-double, Broome now has 17 on the season, putting him *just one shy of tying Auburn’s all-time single-season record. The current record of 18 double-doubles was set by Mike Mitchell during the 1974-75 season.
Given that Auburn still has several games left in the regular season before the SEC Tournament, Broome is in prime position to not only match but surpass Mitchell’s long-standing double-double record
Next Challenge: No. 24 Ole Miss
Broome and the Tigers won’t have much time to reflect on their latest victory, as their next test comes quickly. Auburn will host No. 24 Ole Miss on Wednesday night, in what promises to be another crucial matchup in their pursuit of an SEC title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
With Broome’s unwavering dominance, Auburn continues to make history, and all eyes will be on their star forward as he looks to etch his name even further into the program’s record books.
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