After dropping back-to-back home games against ranked SEC opponents, the Auburn women's basketball team got the bounce-back victory it needed Thursday night against its most bitter rival.
And the Tigers got it in style.
Auburn (11-6, 2-2 SEC) routed Alabama (8-9, 1-3 SEC) 61-39 Thursday night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, giving the Tigers their 19th victory in their last 23 games against the rival Crimson Tide.
Once again, the sister act of Tyrese and Tra'Cee Tanner led the way for Auburn, scoring 15 and 14 points, respectively. Younger sister Tra'Cee also pulled down 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.
Auburn held a massive 41-14 lead over Alabama heading into the break thanks to a 17-0 run capped by a 3-pointer from freshman guard Katie Frerking, which was the Tigers' only field goal from beyond the arc in the victory.
The Tigers' defense was the key to the visitors holding onto their lead in a sloppy second half for both sides. Auburn forced 21 Alabama turnovers, and the Tide shot only 22 percent from the field in the blowout loss.
Alabama was led by guard Shafontaye Meyers, who had 14 points despite a personal shooting mark of only 29 percent. The Tide were outrebounded 52-38 by the visiting Tigers.
Auburn will return home for Sunday afternoon's game against No. 10 Kentucky (14-3, 2-2 SEC). The game is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. inside Auburn Arena.
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