A player from LSU made a striking admissions on star Johni Broome and the No. 1 team in the country after another impressive win

In his first start since injuring his ankle, Auburn basketball's Johni Broome struggled to get going in the first half, but exploded for a 26-point, 16-rebound double-double. Here's a look at how it happened.

Playing in his first game since suffering an ankle injury against South Carolina, Johni Broome led the Tigers with 16 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two steals off the bench against Tennessee.

Johni Broome scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and had 16 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn beat LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory.

While Auburn basketball's gotten some rest this week, the status of All-American Johni Broome for Saturday's contest against No. 6 Tennessee is still shaky.

Two weeks earlier, Johni Broome limped off the court with an ankle injury. On Saturday night, he returned to lead No. 1 Auburn over No. 6 Tennessee

Johni Broome leads all scorers with a double-double performance of 26 points and 16 rebounds to give Auburn an 87-74 victory in the battle of the Tigers.

Johni Broome scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and had 16 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn beat LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory. Auburn (19-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) matched the best 20-game start in school history.

Johni Broome had 26 points and 16 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn won its 12th consecutive game by defeating LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge, La.