Johni Broome had 23 points and a career-best 19 rebounds to lead No. 4 Auburn to an 85-72 victory over No. 12 North Carolina in a Maui Invitational semifinal Tuesday night.

On Auburn’s side? Joking, laughing ... Leading the way, again, was All-American center Johni Broome, who had 18 first-half points before eventually finishing with a game-high 23, plus 19 boards. “He dominated this entire game,” coach Davis said.

A sensational performance of 23 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots from Johni Broome powered No. 4 Auburn past No. 10 North Carolina 85-72 on Tuesday and into the championship game of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina ...