Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)

Ohio State guard Micah Parrish (8) reaches for the ball between Auburn's Chad Baker-Mazara (10) and Johni Broome during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)

Ohio State guard Evan Mahaffey (12) and Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)

Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates his 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)

Ohio State guard Evan Mahaffey (12) looks for an outlet as Auburn's Dylan Cardwell defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Kathryn Skeean)