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Auburn Preps for Arizona With Mountaineer Test
9 Nov
Summary
- Auburn hosts Appalachian State before facing No. 4 Arizona.
- Appalachian State's defense has held opponents to low scores.
- The game airs on SEC Network at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday.
Auburn men's basketball is set to host Appalachian State on Monday evening. This game serves as a crucial preparatory step before Auburn faces the highly-ranked No. 4 Arizona on Friday.
Coach Steven Pearl acknowledges that Appalachian State presents unique challenges, noting their strong defense and capable shooters. The Mountaineers have impressively limited their first two opponents to 49 and 43 points, respectively.
Appalachian State's key player is guard Jaylon Colon, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Auburn, coming off a season-opening win, saw five players score in double digits, led by Tahaad Pettiford with 18 points. Utah State transfer Kolby King also made a strong debut with 12 points and seven rebounds.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. It will be broadcast live on SEC Network, with streaming options available via Fubo. Radio coverage will be provided by the Auburn Sports Network.
