Auburn Basketball Flight Diverted After Onboard Player Altercation
The Auburn Tigers basketball team experienced an in-flight altercation among players, leading to their plane being diverted back to Auburn shortly after takeoff. The incident, described by the pilot as "a bunch of basketball players fighting," was resolved without serious consequences. The team was en route to Houston to face the No. 4 team in the nation. Despite the disruption, Auburn remains 1-0 this season after a decisive win against Vermont.