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Maui Invitational - Auburn Defeats North Carolina 85-72 - Recap
Johni Broome scored 23 points and added 19 rebounds for a double-double, leading Auburn over North Carolina, 85-72, on Tuesday at Lahaina Civic Center.
Auburn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.
Miles Kelly had 15 points for Auburn and Chad Baker-Mazara chipped in with 14 points. Johni Broome had 5 assists for them, while Johni Broome was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 19 boards.
North Carolina got 17 points from Seth Trimble in a losing cause and another 12 points from RJ Davis. Elliot Cadeau contributed 3 assists for them, while Ven-Allen Lubin had 9 rebounds.
Auburn was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Auburn had a 42-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Auburn heads into a battle against Duke. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Alabama.