Percy Julian had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They received a blow as they fell 70-56 to the Auburn Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Phoenix of the 59-51 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2018.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Auburn to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tabari Allen, who almost dropped a triple-double on 13 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Those nine assists gave Allen a new career-high. Karl Lindsey was another key player, going 6 for 11 en route to 17 points plus six rebounds.
The win got Auburn back to even at 1-1.
Percy Julian won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Park Crossing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Auburn, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against LaFayette at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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