Tennessee Lady Volunteers Dominate Auburn Tigers in Season Highlight

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers showcased their prowess in a commanding victory over the Auburn Tigers, improving their season record to an impressive tally. The final score stood at 99-61, underscoring the Lady Volunteers' dominance throughout the game. The Auburn Tigers, despite a valiant effort, could not keep pace with the home team's scoring barrage.

Key Highlights and Performances

The Lady Volunteers' victory was marked by exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance. Their offense was on full display, with a remarkable 56 percent field goal percentage and an even more impressive 50 percent from beyond the arc. This shooting efficiency was complemented by their ability to distribute the ball effectively, amassing 23 assists over the course of the game.

Jewel Spear led all scorers with 17 points, demonstrating her scoring ability both from long range and at the free-throw line where she was perfect. Her performance also included four assists and three rebounds, making her one of the standout players of the match. Ruby Whitehorn followed closely behind with 15 points on an efficient shooting night that saw her convert 64 percent of her field goals.

On defense, Tennessee showed why they are considered one of the top teams in their conference. They outrebounded Auburn by two boards and recorded nine steals to disrupt Auburn's offensive flow. Their defensive efforts limited Auburn to just a 43 percent shooting night from the field.

Auburn's Effort

Despite facing a tough opponent in Tennessee, Auburn had moments of brilliance that were overshadowed by Tennessee’s overwhelming performance. They managed to score 19 fast break points thanks to their eight steals which contributed significantly to keeping them competitive during certain stretches of the game.

Looking Ahead

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers will next face off against Ole Miss Rebels at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on February 16th at 12:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this matchup live on SEC Network as both teams look to secure another win for their season records.

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