It's only been a day since Auburn was pushed into the No. 1 spot in all of the polls, and it didn't have much of a problem playing like it. The home atmosphere helped with the energy throughout, but the team was just that strong.

In their first game since losing star Johni Broome, the Auburn Tigers did not miss a beat, as they routed No. 15 Mississippi State, 88-66.

Five Auburn players scored in double figures and the No. 1 Tigers survived their first test without their best player, Johni Broome, prevailing 88-66 over visiting No. 15 Mississippi State on Tuesday.