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Auburn Upsets No. 21 Alabama 58–54 in Gritty Rivalry Win

The victory marked first-year coach Larry Vickers' first win over a ranked opponent.

Overview

  • Khady Leye led the Tigers with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Kaitlyn Duhon added 10.
  • Jessica Timmons paced Alabama with 16 points and hit a 28-foot three-pointer with 32 seconds left to cut the deficit to two.
  • A late charging foul on Timmons with about four seconds remaining set up Ja’Mia Harris, who made two free throws with three seconds left to seal it.
  • Auburn went 10-for-10 at the line in the fourth quarter as the teams combined for 38 turnovers in a defense-first game.
  • Auburn improved to 13-6 and 2-3 in the SEC as Alabama fell to 17-2 and 3-2, with Alabama hosting No. 20 Tennessee on Sunday and Auburn visiting Vanderbilt on Jan. 22.