Auburn Basketball Flight Diverted After Player Altercation

The Auburn Tigers men's basketball team faced a mid-air disruption en route to Houston due to a scuffle between two players.

The Auburn Tigers' flight was forced to return to Auburn shortly after takeoff following a physical altercation between players Jahki Howard and Ja'Heim Hudson.
The incident, described as a 'scuffle,' occurred on November 8 and led to the players being excluded from the subsequent flight to Houston.
Despite the disruption, the team managed to travel on a different flight later that evening to face the Houston Cougars.
Auburn defeated Houston 74-69 in a highly anticipated matchup, with key performances from Chad Baker-Mazara and Tahaad Pettiford.
Both teams are known for their strong defensive play, ranking first and second in KenPom's defensive efficiency metrics.