Auburn Battles Past Michigan State, But Johni Broome Provides Injury Update
The Auburn Tigers secured a hard-fought 70-64 win over the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday to punch their ticket to the Final Four. However, the victory came with a moment of concern as star forward Johni Broome suffered a left leg injury before also taking a hit to his right elbow.
Despite the setbacks, Broome delivered a dominant performance, racking up 25 points and 14 rebounds to help Auburn maintain control throughout the game. For a brief period, it seemed like his night might be over, but he ultimately returned to the court, showcasing his resilience. Head coach Bruce Pearl praised his team’s defensive effort after the win.
“Our guys played some really, really good basketball defensively,” Pearl said. “We did a good job of keeping those guards out, switching, putting bodies on bodies. Sometimes, it’s harder to do what you’re supposed to do.”
With the win secured, the focus quickly shifted to Auburn’s upcoming matchup against the Florida Gators. While there were initial concerns about Broome’s availability, he reassured fans and teammates that he would be ready to go.
“Went back to the locker room, nothing is broken, glory to God. At that point, come back out, get on the court. What did I do? Call God. Hit a trey ball, that’s all,” Broome told Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.
ICYMI: Johni Broome updates @GoodmanHoops on his injury status following yesterday's win:
"Nothing's broke. Feeling good. Came back out to the court and hit a trey ball"
WATCH:https://t.co/GmbAj0yu4s pic.twitter.com/euO30s7FYg
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 31, 2025
With a Final Four berth secured, Auburn is now just one victory away from reaching the National Championship Game. The winner of their upcoming matchup will go on to face either the Duke Blue Devils or the Houston Cougars for the title. However, before looking ahead, the Tigers must first overcome Florida. Their showdown is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, with tip-off set for 6:09 p.m. ET.
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