Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 points and No. 21 Auburn used a 10-0 run late in the second half to take control in an 84-73 win over Oregon on Monday in the first game of the Players Era men's championship for both teams at Las Vegas.

The Tigers (5-1) took advantage of 18 Ducks turnovers and turned what was a close game into a more comfortable outing down the stretch. The game had 13 lead changes and seven ties until Auburn tool control.

Keyshawn Hall, the Tigers' leading scorer, had 18 points and six rebounds in his return from a foot sprain that kept him out for one game. He played 36 minutes.

Takai Simpkins led Oregon (4-1) with 22 points, making 5 of 8 3-point attempts. However, Oregon's two top scorers, Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad, were held to 10 and nine points, respectively.

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