Auburn is heading to the Final Four for the second time in school history after toppling Michigan State 70-64 in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Tigers' victory ensured the Final Four will feature all four No.
Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.
Broome, a Naismith Men's College Player of the Year finalist, put up 25 points and 14 rebounds in Auburn's 70-64 win over the No. 2-seeded Spartans on Sunday. The Morehead State transfer is averaging 18.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game this season.
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The last time the legendary coach brought a team that far in the NCAA Tournament was also in 2019. In that year's Elite Eight, his Michigan State team also took down the No. 1 overall seed to punch a ticket to the Final Four — a memorable 68-67 upset of Zion Williamson-led Duke.
A team known for its bond, Spartans players and coaches tried to be there for each other after a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in the Elite 8.
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