A tale of two halves may be a cliche phrase, but sometimes it is accurate.
Monday's game between No. 4 Auburn and No. 5 Iowa State was one of those times.
The Tigers men's basketball team defeated the Cyclones 83-81 in Monday's quarterfinals showdown at the 2024 Maui Invitational. Iowa State had a 49-33 halftime lead, but Auburn came charging back and outscored the Big 12 team 50-32 after intermission.
Johni Broome's putback after an offensive rebound in the final second proved to be the difference, and Iowa State's desperation heave did not fall.
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