Iowa State briefly reclaimed the lead late, when Gilbert’s final two points — a pair of free-throws — put the Cyclones up 81-79 with 50 seconds left. But this time, it was Auburn with the answer: Dylan Cardwell found a cutting Miles Kelly inside for a layup, setting the stage for the pivotal last 30 seconds.

Iowa State saw its 18-point lead evaporate in the second half, as Auburn rallied and won with a last-second tip-in during the Maui Invitational.

Here are three observations from the Tigers' wins over No. 5 Iowa State, No. 12 North Carolina and Memphis in the Aloha State.

MAUI, Hawaii — National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome and No. 3 Auburn captured the Maui Invitational championship with a 90-76 win over Memphis on Wednesday at Lahaina Civic Center.