How Auburn’s win over Appalachian State affects its KenPom ranking

Auburn men’s basketball defeated Appalachian State on Monday in Neville Arena for its second win of the season.

All 10 players who saw action for Auburn on Monday scored at least two points, led by Tahaad Pettiford’s 26. However, since so many players got involved, Pettiford was the only player to reach double figures. Kolby King and Adam Olsen came close to double digits with nine points, while Narcisse Ngoy, George Kimble, and Owen Freeman each scored six.

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Defensively, Auburn held Appalachian State to 53 points on 32% shooting. Eren Banks and Jaylen Colon each reached double figures in points; however, eight bench players combined for just 13 points.

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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State

Aubie leads out his team as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State

Aubie leads out his team as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

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Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) takes the court as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State

Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) before the game as Auburn Tigers take on Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

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Photos: Auburn basketball trounces Appalachian State

Nov 9, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; App State Mountaineers forward Chad Moodie (23) looks for a shot as Auburn Tigers center Narcisse Ngoy (94) defends during the first half at Neville…

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