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

Here are the best images from Auburn’s tough loss to Duke on Wednesday night.

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.