Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.

The last time the legendary coach brought a team that far in the NCAA Tournament was also in 2019. In that year's Elite Eight, his Michigan State team also took down the No. 1 overall seed to punch a ticket to the Final Four — a memorable 68-67 upset of Zion Williamson-led Duke.

Broome and Auburn will have to step up again vs. the Florida Gators on Saturday at 5:09 p.m. CT in San Antonio, Texas. The Gators beat Auburn at home earlier this season and were considered co-favorites with Duke entering the tournament. The winner gets the Duke/Houston winner in the tournament finals.

Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and “no limitations” ahead of the Tigers' Final Four matchup with Florida. Broome,