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No. 23 Tennessee Defeats Auburn 73-56, Improves to 2-0 in SEC

The road win moved Tennessee to 2-0 in SEC play behind standout performances from Talaysia Cooper plus Janiah Barker.

Overview

  • Talaysia Cooper scored 18 points while Janiah Barker added 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks to lead the Lady Vols.
  • Tennessee set the tone early by holding Auburn to 16% shooting in the first quarter and taking a 22-9 lead after hitting 5 of 7 from three.
  • Despite a season-high 25 turnovers, Tennessee maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half.
  • The victory pushed Tennessee to 10-3 overall and 2-0 in the SEC; Auburn fell to 11-5 and 0-2 in league play.
  • Tennessee now leads the all-time series 51-12, and next visits Mississippi State, while Auburn heads to No. 2 Texas.