Another top-10 category Auburn finds itself in is adjusted defensive efficiency, which ranks No. 6 nationally. KenPom projects Auburn to allow 91.6 points to opponents per 100 possessions. Monday, North Alabama scored in 41.3% of its possessions (31-of-75) on Auburn’s defense.

North Alabama shot 42.2% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range and 90.9% from the free-throw line. The Lions were led in scoring by Jacari Lane who had 16 points, in rebounds by Cornelious Williams with eight and in assists by Will Soucie with three.

The No. 3 Auburn Tigers handled business on Monday by taking down in-state foe North Alabama, 102-69, in its final tune-up before competing in the Maui Invitational beginning next Monday. It was a special day for Johni Broome, who etched his second ...