Tennessee Lady Volunteers Roar Past Auburn Tigers with Dominant Display at Neville Arena

First Quarter

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers, ranked 23rd, began their encounter against the Auburn Tigers with a commanding presence. The Lady Vols quickly established a lead, scoring 22 points in the first quarter while limiting the Tigers to just 9. This early advantage set the tone for the game and showcased Tennessee's defensive prowess.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams picked up their offensive efforts. The Lady Vols added another 19 points to their tally, maintaining a steady pace. Meanwhile, Auburn attempted to close the gap by scoring 17 points but still trailed behind as they struggled against Tennessee's strong defense and efficient shooting.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw Tennessee continue its dominance on both ends of the court. Scoring an impressive 20 points, they extended their lead further over Auburn who managed only 12 points during this period. Key contributions from players like Mia Pauldo helped maintain momentum for Tennessee as they capitalized on fast-break opportunities and turnovers.

Fourth Quarter

As the game entered its final stretch in Neville Arena, Auburn tried to mount a comeback with an improved performance that saw them score 18 points in this quarter alone. However, it was not enough to overcome Tennessee's solid foundation built earlier in the match; despite adding only another dozen themselves during these minutes - ultimately securing victory by finishing ahead at full-time whistle:73-56.

Throughout this matchup between two competitive teams within conference play - standout performances included Janiah Barker’s defensive efforts alongside Jaida Civil’s precision shooting which contributed significantly towards achieving such decisive outcome overall! For fans eager about upcoming fixtures involving beloved squad: next challenge awaits when Mississippi State Bulldogs host our heroes inside Humphrey Coliseum come January eighth (7:30 PM EDT) broadcast live via SEC Network+.

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