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Elgin 75, Auburn 69: Communication can sometimes be the difference in a ballgame. Due to lack of it, Elgin was defeated in the first round of the Elgin tournament by Hoffman Estates. With better communication the Maroons were able to rebound Friday as they defeated Rockford Auburn 75-69 at Chesbrough Field House.
"Even though we didn't play our best game, I think we really battled through this game," Elgin guard Armani Williams said. "Against (Hoffman Estates) we had a hard time communicating when it got close and today we did a better job doing that down the stretch."
The game seesawed in the early going, with both teams exchanging the lead five times in the first half.
The Maroons (3-7) were able to gain some breathing room going...