Auburn Tigers Dominate at Neville Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown Against Alabama State Lady Hornets
The Auburn Tigers delivered an impressive performance against the Alabama State Lady Hornets with a commanding 94-37 victory. The home team's record now stands at an imposing figure, while the visiting Lady Hornets have been left to reflect on their substantial defeat.
From the onset, the Tigers established dominance with a robust offensive display, netting 27 points in the first quarter and maintaining their momentum throughout. Their aggressive play resulted in a staggering 28 steals and facilitated numerous fast-break opportunities that culminated in 30 fast break points. The home team's precision was evident as they converted over half of their two-point attempts, finishing with a solid 52 percent shooting from inside the arc.
The scoring distribution for the Tigers was consistent across all four quarters, showcasing their ability to maintain intensity and focus throughout the game. They capitalized on turnovers by scoring an outstanding 53 points off them, which played a significant role in widening the gap between them and their opponents.
On defense, Auburn was just as formidable. They limited Alabama State to just two points in paint during the first quarter and continued to apply pressure that led to a total of 40 turnovers by their opponents. The Lady Hornets struggled from both close range and beyond the arc, managing only a third of field goals made overall.
Alabama State did show resilience under pressure; they fought back valiantly in each quarter but were unable to match Auburn's relentless pace. Despite being outrebounded by Auburn who had an impressive total of 39 rebounds including grabbing more than twice as many offensive rebounds (21), they managed seven blocks which is noteworthy defensive effort.
As fans look forward to future games, it is clear that this performance has set high expectations for what is yet another exciting season for women’s basketball at Neville Arena.
Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for when Auburn will face off against Norfolk State Spartans at Neville Arena on December 16th at 8 PM local time. This upcoming game promises another opportunity for supporters to witness their team’s prowess live or through future broadcast announcements yet to be determined.