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Auburn Defeats South Carolina 81-66 - Recap

Auburn got 27 points and 11 rebounds from Johni Broome en route to a 81-66 victory over South Carolina on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.

Auburn was the ATS victor, as they covered the -12.5-point spread as a favorite.

Auburn got 16 points from Wendell Green Jr. and another 12 points from Jaylin Williams. Wendell Green Jr. contributed 12 assists, while Johni Broome cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

South Carolina got a 30-point performance from Gregory Jackson, who was supported by 11 points from Meechie Johnson Jr.. Meechie Johnson Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Josh Gray grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Auburn were victorious, as the score was 39-23 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Auburn as they grabbed 35 boards, while South Carolina only had 32

Auburn heads into a battle against Texas A&M. South Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.