Auburn basketball game on plane leaves player bleeding, clothes torn: report

New details surrounding the brawl Auburn Men’s Basketball The extent of the altercation was revealed when it resulted in the team on board the plane diverting it.

No. 11 The Tigers were traveling to where they were scheduled to play against Houston. cougars But the team was forced to turn around after reports emerged that two team members had been involved in a fight.

A general view of Neville Arena before the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Auburn Tigers on February 14, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Some reports initially said the fight was not physical, but radio communications between the pilots and air traffic control showed it escalated.

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According to audio obtained by WBMA, the pilot returned the plane to Auburn and requested that “a sheriff or police officer” be there awaiting their return.

“Well, that’s where they came from and the fight was contained. We spoke to the coach and then the nurse came on board. “We talked to them too,” the pilot can be heard saying.

Acquire additional audio by WBRC It reveals the extent of the fight.

Auburn forward Jaky Howard hits a slam dunk against Vermont during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Auburn, Alabama. He was identified as one of the fighters reportedly involved in the fight. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Plane believed to be carrying Auburn men’s basketball team diverted due to onboard altercation: Report

“There was an argument on board. . . . “Basketball players are fighting each other,” the pilot can be heard saying, adding that it was a “physical altercation” that resulted in one “bloody player.” Clothes tearing.

Freshman Jahki Howard and senior Ja’Heim Hudson were the players involved in the fight, according to Justin Hokanson of On3sports. They reportedly did not return to Houston with the team. Saturday game.