Auburn basketball secures 75-53 win over Appalachian State
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Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Auburn basketball improved to 2-0 with a 75-53 victory against Appalachian State on November 9 at Neville Arena. The Tigers dominated the game, leading by as much as 22 points. Tahaad Pettiford led the scoring with 26 points, opening with the first eight points for Auburn. Defense played a crucial role, as Auburn limited App State to 20.7% shooting in the second half.
- •Auburn moves to 2-0 after the victory.
- •Tahaad Pettiford scores 26 points, shooting 50% from the field.
- •Auburn established a 22-point lead at one point during the game.
- •The defense limited Appalachian State to 20.7% shooting in the second half.
- •Auburn's next game is against another opponent later this month.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Tahaad Pettiford scores 26 to help Auburn pull away for 75-53 victory over Appalachian State
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn basketball's Tahaad Pettiford stays hot against App State: 3 takeaways
"(AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 26 points and Auburn pulled away in the second half to beat Appalachian State 75-53 on Monday night.Pettiford made 8 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and all seven of his free throws for the Tigers (2-0).
"Auburn basketball breezed past Appalachian State for a second consecutive victory Monday. Here's three takeaways.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 4:23 AMTahaad Pettiford scores 26 to help Auburn pull away for 75-53 victory over Appalachian State
(AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 26 points and Auburn pulled away in the second half to beat Appalachian State 75-53 on Monday night.Pettiford made 8 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and all seven of his free throws for the Tigers (2-0).
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 4:08 AMAuburn basketball's Tahaad Pettiford stays hot against App State: 3 takeaways
Auburn basketball breezed past Appalachian State for a second consecutive victory Monday. Here's three takeaways.
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