Missouri guard Trent Pierce, right, is fouled by Auburn forward Chaney Johnson (31) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Johni Broome reacts after making a 3-point basket against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Missouri guard Tony Perkins (12) goes up to shoot as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Missouri guard Tamar Bates slam-dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Missouri guard Tamar Bates (2) is fouled by Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) as he goes up to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Missouri guard Mark Mitchell, right, looks to shoot over Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)