In photos: Auburn basketball falls to Duke, suffers first loss of season

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 4: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers boxes out against Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers entered Cameron Indoor Stadium on Wednesday in hopes of taking down the No. 9 Duke Blue Devils, one of the best-known brands in college basketball.

The visiting Tigers jumped out to an 11-point lead in the early stages of the contest, but the Blue Devils ultimately emerged victorious, 84-78.

The Blue Devils had 15 more free-throw opportunities than Auburn and added 13 points from eight Auburn turnovers. Auburn, however, out-rebounded Duke, 39-34, and recorded 27 points from their bench players.

It was a tough loss, but it was a game that Auburn can learn from.

Here are the best photos from Auburn’s game at Duke.