Pettiford Powers Tigers Past Mountaineers in Neville Arena

Auburn basketball defeated Appalachian State Monday at home to begin its challenging nonconference schedule. The Auburn Tigers, unbeaten with a 1-0 record, overcame the undefeated Mountaineers (2-0) who had not permitted more than fifty points against them all season. Tahaad Pettiford led the charge for Auburn with eighteen points in their opening victory over Southeastern Louisiana and continued his dominance early against Appalachian State by scoring eight consecutive baskets to establish an 8-3 lead after the team started behind.