Auburn closed its exhibition schedule with a 106-44 rout of Columbus State, pairing efficient shooting with a defense that forced turnovers and shut down the paint. Five Tigers scored in double figures, led by Kaitlyn Duhon’s 19 points. Coach Larry Vickers said Auburn settled in after halftime, when the Tigers pulled away with a dominant third quarter.

By the Numbers
  • Auburn shot 65.2% from the field; Columbus State shot 25.9%.
  • The Tigers scored 70 points in the paint to the Cougars’ 12.
  • Auburn forced 28 turnovers and turned them into 41 points.
  • Auburn outscored Columbus State 35-5 in the third quarter.
Yes, But

Auburn’s first half was less controlled than its final margin suggests: Vickers said the team had too many turnovers and untimely mistakes before settling down after halftime.

What’s Next

Auburn opens its regular season against Alabama State on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. CT at Neville Arena.

Bottom Line

The exhibition finale showed Auburn’s scoring depth and defensive potential, but cleaner ball handling will be important when the games count.