Good Morning, Auburn Family. Delivering another player of the year performance, Johni Broome led No. 1 Auburn to an 87-74 win over LSU Wednesday at Maravich Center, securing the Tigers’ 12th consecutive victory.

Broome recorded with 12th double-double of the season, pouring in 20 of his 26 points in the second half to help Auburn improve to 7-0 in SEC play with its fourth conference road win.

“We went to him, and he finished everything. Over time, our physicality wore them down. Johni was dominant again, particularly in the second half. When everybody was fatigued, Johni’s physicality took over.” - Bruce Pearl, head coach

🏀 : FULL RECAP

What else do we have mixed into the Brew for your today? Check it out below!

⛳️ Three Auburn men’s golfers named to Ben Hogan Award Watch List
⚾️ Tigers Baseball gears up for the season
🐅 And much, much more!

🎥 WAREAGLE+: THE GRIT FACTOR

The Grit Factor (Ep. 1)
The Grit Factor is a three-part mini series documenting the start of the Malveaux Era on The Plains. Episode 1 introduces Chris and Kate Malveaux as they look to shape the future of the Auburn Softball program.

🔼 Swinging For the Fences. Of the 16 baseball teams in the newly expanded Southeastern Conference, 12 are ranked in at least one of the national preseason polls, including the Auburn Tigers, ranked No. 22 by Perfect Game.

With a mix of 19 returners, including preseason All-America catcher Ike Irish, and 21 newcomers – 12 members of the No. 3 freshman class and nine from the No. 4 transfer portal class – Auburn starts Thompson’s 10^th season Feb. 14-16 hosting Holy Cross for opening weekend on the Plains.

🗣 “It’s a challenging schedule. Playing in this league gives you every opportunity to write your own script.” - Butch Thompson, head coach

⚾️ : FULL RUNDOWN

🔼 The Tiger Trio to Watch. Auburn men’s golfers Josiah Gilbert, Jackson Koivun and Brendan Valdes have been named to the 35-player watch list for the 2025 Ben Hogan Award. Since 2002, the Ben Hogan Award annually honors the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or NJCAA college golfer based on all collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months.

This year's watch list recognizes 35 golfers who represent 24 different universities. Auburn and Arizona State are the only institutions with three men highlighted.

The No. 3 Tigers get their first taste of spring competition next week, Feb. 6-8, at the Amer Ari Invitational hosted by Mauna Lani Golf Club in Waikoloa, Hawai’i.

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🔼 Maka-Mania Continues. Unreal, indeed!

✅ No. 1 time in the nation!
✅ No. 1 time in Auburn history!
✅ No. 4 time in the WORLD!

🔼 Thanks a Latte. The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team has welcomed 22 new faces to the squad in 2024-25 and it’s time to get to know them. Today’s feature is Kate Parker!

Q: What are you looking forward to in the spring part of the season and what was your favorite part so far now that the fall is done?
A: “I'm really looking forward to the SEC and NCEA Nation championship. My favorite part of the fall season was seeing how our hard work pays off into our meets and building connections with my teammates.”

Q: How long have you been riding horses and what was the name of your first horse? 
A: “I have been riding for 14 years, and my first horse was named Hot Latte.”

🐎: FULL Q&A

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Year of the Snake … and Sinker of Shots. ICYMI! Coach Johnnie Harris talked about the hugely beneficial addition of Yuting Deng to the Auburn WBB team on Ep.3 of The Coach J Show on WarEagle+.

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Thursday, Jan. 30
No Events Scheduled

Friday, Jan. 31
👟 X-Country/Track @ Bob Pollock Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Middle Tennessee State @ 5 p.m. CT | Live Stats
🤸🏽 Gymnastics @ Kentucky @ 6 p.m. CT

Saturday, Feb. 1
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Oklahoma State - Kids Club Southern Showdown @ 12 p.m. CT | Live Video | Live Stats  
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Ole Miss @ 1 p.m. CT ESPN | Live Stats
👟 X-Country/Track @ Bob Pollock Invitational

Sunday, Feb. 2
🏌🏽‍♀️ Women’s Golf @ Lady Puerto Rico Classic
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ South Carolina @ 11 a.m. CT SEC ESPN | Live Stats | ESPN 106.7 FM
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Tulsa - Pine’s Crossing Day @ 12 p.m. CT | Live Video | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Alabama State - Pine’s Crossing Day @ 5 p.m. CT | Live Video | Live Stats
🐅 Go here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Six!

In all, six Auburn players scored in double figures during the Feb. 2024 WBB win over Ole Miss—Jaylin Williams (16), Johni Broome (15), Chad Baker-Mazara (15), Chaney Johnson (11), Denver Jones (11) and Tre Donaldson (10). It's the first time six Tigers scored in double figures in an SEC game since 2022 against Georgia. 

"That's the best win of the year for us," Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl said after the game.  

🐅 Happy Thursday, Auburn Fam!