Szymon Zapala returned to the starting lineup for MSU but Jaxon Kohler found himself guarding Auburn’s Johni Broome to start the game. Auburn seemed determined to take advantage of that matchup and, despite Kohler making him work for each one, Broome came through getting the Tigers’ first three buckets.
The Spartans were initially able to keep pace though. Kohler got them started with a corner three and then Jase Richardson got a traditional three point play. It was 6-6 after Broome’s initial barrage.
A Coen Carr backdoor slam put the Spartans up 8-6 but then the wheels came off for MSU.