A flight transporting the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Friday due to a physical altercation between two players. Reports indicate that the incident escalated to the point where clothing was torn during the confrontation. The pilot communicated with air traffic controllers, stating, “We had two players that got into a physical altercation.” This unexpected turn of events led to the flight being grounded. The Tigers are scheduled to compete against No. 4 Houston on Saturday, making the timing of the incident particularly concerning for the team.