After 21 straight losses, a streak that lasted more than 14 years, the Auburn women's basketball team finally got the big win it needed against SEC rival Vanderbilt on Thursday night in Nashville.
Senior Tyrese Tanner led the way for Auburn (13-10, 4-6 SEC) with 18 points against the No. 16 Commodores, who rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit to take the lead with five minutes remaining.
Tyrese's sister Tra'cee Tanner scored inside the paint to give the Tigers the lead for good against Vanderbilt (17-6, 6-4 SEC), who was led by Christine Foggle's 24 points.
Auburn shot 64 percent from the field in a high-scoring second half for both teams.
Peyton Davis and Kiani Parker each hit a pair of free throws late to prevent a comeback from the hosts at Memorial Gymnasium.
Despite being outrebounded by the Commodores, Auburn held their opponents to just 43 percent shooting from the field.
The Tigers will return to Auburn Arena this Sunday to face Missouri at 2 p.m. Auburn's 1988, 1989 and 1990 NCAA Tournament finalist teams will be honored during the game.
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