In photos: Auburn moves to 2-0 after knocking off Texas in Austin

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Jan 7, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) is introduced in the startling lineup before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The home team has been a source of dominance through the first two games of SEC play.

“Home teams” went 7-1 during the opening day of SEC play last Saturday. The trend continued Tuesday as Georgia, Florida, and Missouri earned key wins in front of their home crowd.

The Texas Longhorns, however, were not so lucky.

The visiting Auburn Tigers led by as many as 21 points in the second half of their game with Texas on Tuesday before the Longhorns stormed back to cut their lead to three points with 0:33 remaining in the game. A few key free throws were enough for Auburn to hold off the upset-minded Longhorns for an 87-82 win at Moody Center in Austin.

Five players reached double-digit point totals, led by Johni Broome’s 20-point effort. Miles Kelly returned to the starting lineup to post 18 points in the win.

The key storyline of the game was Bruce Pearl’s 241st win as the head coach of the Auburn Tigers, which makes him the program’s winningest head coach.

Re-live Auburn’s key SEC win over the Texas Longhorns by checking out the best photos of the game.

Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara (10) shoots and scores against Texas Longhorns in the second half of an NCAA College Basketball game at Moody Center, Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) tries to defend Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) as he shoot and score a three point shot in the second half of an NCAA College Basketball game at Moody Center, Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl argues a call against Texas Longhorns in the first half of an NCAA College Basketball game at Moody Center, Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Texas Longhorns guard Julian Larry (1) drives pass Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) in the second half of an NCAA…

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Author : Auburn Wire

Publish date : 2025-01-08 15:00:00

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