By Scott Scroggins
AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN, Ala. - After a sluggish first half, Auburn opened the second half on a 10-2 run and closed out non-conference play at 9-3 with a 70-44 victory over Xavier (La.) at Auburn Arena Thursday night.
Tigers' defense stingy as always
Some things never change, and for Auburn this season, that has been forcing 20 turnovers. The Tigers have forced at least 20 turnovers in all 12 games, and in its win over Xavier (La.), Auburn forced the Gold Nuggets into 30 turnovers, the third game this season in which the Tigers have forced at least 30 turnovers, including the last two.