Bruce Pearl comments on the reported in-flight altercation before the match in Houston

When Auburn men’s basketball took on Houston on Saturday night, two of its players were missing.

Jahki Howard and Ja’Heim Hudson did not travel with the team after the two were reportedly involved in an altercation shortly after Auburn’s flight to Houston departed, which resulted in the plane being diverted back to the airport.

The two did not rejoin the team when it left for Houston again on Friday evening.

Before the game against Houston, Bruce Pearl was asked about the situation on Auburn’s pregame radio show.

“It’s an unfortunate situation. We are dealing with it directly, but I will not be commenting further tonight,” Pearl said.

The Auburn-Houston matchup will be streamed on ESPNU from the Toyota Center in Houston.

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