LEXINGTON, Ky. — In their latest matchup, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Auburn Tigers with a score of 80-61, marking their eighth consecutive win and reinforcing their dominance in the Southeastern Conference. Georgia Amoore contributed significantly, registering 21 points and making 11 assists, while Dazia Lawrence shone in the second half by scoring 18 of her total 21 points.
Amoore demonstrated her shooting prowess by connecting on 7 out of 17 attempts from the field, including a three-pointer, and she converted all six of her free-throw opportunities. Kentucky, now boasting a record of 15-1 overall and 4-0 within the SEC, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning each of its initial four conference games by at least a 16-point margin. Lawrence’s performance included 8 of 13 shooting with four successful three-pointers, highlighting Kentucky’s strong offensive strategy.
Additionally, Clara Strack contributed 16 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots, while Teonni Key added 15 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks to bolster the Wildcats’ offensive lineup. On the other side, DeYona Gaston led the Tigers with 23 points and seven rebounds as Auburn continues to struggle, now on a five-game losing streak. Teammate Mar’shaun Bostic also had a strong showing, scoring a season-high 18 points along with seven assists and three steals.
Kentucky started strong, with Amoore scoring half of the team’s 16 points in the opening quarter, allowing the Wildcats to seize a five-point lead early on. This continued into the second quarter, where Key’s perfect shooting helped Kentucky widen the gap to 36-25 by halftime. Impressively, Bostic was responsible for 56% of Auburn’s scoring before the break, netting 14 points.
The Tigers made a push in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 45-39 thanks to a jumper from Audia Young. However, Kentucky responded with a burst of offense led by Lawrence, who hit back-to-back three-pointers followed by a layup, eliminating Auburn’s momentum with an 8-0 run that extended their lead to 58-44 by the end of the quarter.
This victory also marks a significant milestone in their rivalry, bringing the all-time series against Auburn to an even 28-28. Looking ahead, Auburn is set to host the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Thursday, while Kentucky will travel to face Georgia on Sunday.
