No. 1 Auburn Survives Arkansas 67-60 in SEC Showdown

No. 1 Auburn narrowly defeated Arkansas 67-60 in a tightly contested game, overcoming a rough offensive night marked by poor shooting, particularly from three-point range (just 17%). Johni Broome led Auburn with 16 points and 13 rebounds, achieving his 16th double-double of the season, while Chad Baker-Mazara and Chaney Johnson contributed 15 points each. Despite trailing late in the game, Auburn closed strong with a 10-2 run, showcasing their defensive resilience by holding Arkansas scoreless in the final minutes. Arkansas struggled significantly with shooting, finishing 3-of-19 from beyond the arc and 7-of-14 from the free-throw line, representing their worst performance of the season. The win solidified Auburn's position at the top of the SEC standings, while Arkansas remains on the NCAA Tournament bubble, needing to improve their shooting to secure a spot. With this victory, Auburn improved to 24-2 overall and 12-1 in conference play.