Memphis Tigers v #4 Auburn Tigers | 11/28/2024 | Maui Invitational Championship Game

Auburn Tigers Claim Maui Invitational Championship in Dominant Fashion! 🏆🔥
The No. 4 Auburn Tigers showcased their strength and teamwork as they overpowered Memphis to claim the Maui Invitational Championship with an emphatic 90-76 victory on Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center. 🏀🌺

Dominance from Start to Finish:
The Tigers wasted no time, jumping to a 9-0 lead and never looking back. Auburn maintained a double-digit advantage for the game’s final 28 minutes, controlling every facet of the contest. This marks Auburn as only the third SEC team in history to win the prestigious Maui Invitational, with the last being Kentucky in 1993.

MVP Performance:
Tournament MVP Johni Broome delivered an unforgettable performance, logging 21 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks. His second double-double by halftime capped off a legendary tournament where he averaged 21.7 points, 15 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 3 blocks per game. “We sacrificed for this,” Broome said. “It’s about being committed to each other, and that’s how you win championships.” 🏆💪

Career Night for Cardwell:
Teammate Dylan Cardwell had a career-high 18 points, going 8-for-8 from the field, including a three-pointer, along with 6 assists and 3 rebounds. “Johni made it easy,” Cardwell said. “He’s a selfless teammate, and it’s a blessing to share the court with him.”

Complete Team Effort:

Chad Baker-Mazara added 14 points and 5 assists on near-perfect shooting.
Denver Jones contributed 11 points, rounding out the balanced attack.
Auburn shot an impressive 56.7% from the field, tallied 23 assists, and kept turnovers to just nine, displaying offensive precision and unselfishness.
A Historic Win:
Head Coach Bruce Pearl praised the team’s effort, saying, “We dominated, we controlled the game, and Auburn’s name is now etched in Maui history.” The Tigers' relentless defense and cohesive play across three games left no doubt about their championship-caliber potential. 💙🧡

What’s Next?
The Tigers (6-0) will take a well-deserved break before returning to the court, riding high from one of the most dominant performances in program history.

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