Auburn Edges Ole Miss in SEC Tournament Quarterfinal: Tigers Advance with 62-57 Victory

The top-seeded Auburn Tigers defeated the eighth-seeded Ole Miss Rebels 62-57 in Friday's SEC Tournament quarterfinal at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

Game Highlights

• Auburn led 29-22 at halftime

• Ole Miss tied the game at 46-46 with under 7 minutes remaining

• Tigers responded with decisive 11-1 run to build 57-47 lead

• Rebels made late push but couldn't overcome deficit

Key Performances

• Johni Broome (Auburn): 23 points, 15 rebounds

• Denver Jones (Auburn): 13 points

• Auburn overcame two-game losing streak to end regular season

Tournament Impact

• Auburn advances to SEC Tournament semifinals

• Tigers will face winner of Texas vs. #8 Tennessee

• Ole Miss awaits NCAA Tournament selection despite loss

• Game showcased Auburn's championship resilience