OXFORD, Miss. — Johni Broome delivered a standout performance with 20 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 1 Auburn to a 92-82 victory over No. 23 Mississippi on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 13 games.

Chad Baker-Mazara contributed 18 points, while Denver Jones and Miles Kelly added 16 and 15 points respectively. The Tigers excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 28 attempts and made 18 of 23 free throw attempts, including six in a row during the final minute. With this win, Auburn remains undefeated in the Southeastern Conference. Meanwhile, Dylan Cardwell also played a significant role with 10 points and 13 rebounds, helping Auburn dominate the boards with a 41-30 rebounding advantage over Ole Miss.

For Ole Miss (16-6, 5-4), Sean Pedulla emerged as the leading scorer, netting 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting, alongside five rebounds and three steals. Matthew Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield added 17 and 12 points respectively in the first half to keep the game competitive.

**Analysis**

Auburn has faced and triumphed over eight teams that are ranked in the AP Top 25 this season, maintaining an unbeaten home record. Looking ahead, their schedule for February features five home games, presenting them with ample opportunity to continue their success. In this contest, they clinched the win with an 8-3 run in the last 75 seconds, effectively fending off a late push from Mississippi.

On the other side, Ole Miss boasts a notable record with several strong wins, including critical road victories, bolstering their aspirations for an NCAA Tournament bid. Notably, they have suffered narrow losses to ranked teams, losing each by just six points or less.

**Defining Moment**

Auburn surged ahead to a 68-60 lead with six minutes left in the game, thanks to a 9-2 run that was sparked by two three-pointers from Baker-Mazara and capped off by a dunk from Tahaad Pettiford. Once they achieved that lead, Ole Miss struggled and never managed to get closer than four points for the remainder of the match.

**Statistical Highlights**

Auburn recorded an impressive 22 assists on 30 made field goals, with Pettiford leading the team with five assists. Although Ole Miss entered the game with a 73% free throw shooting average, they struggled early, converting just 4 of 10 attempts in the first half, finishing the game at 24 for 35 overall.

**Next Games**

Both teams are set to play again on Tuesday; Auburn will host Oklahoma, while Ole Miss continues its three-game home stretch, facing Kentucky.