Auburn
Georgia
AUBURN, Ala. (02/23/2026) — The No. 23 Georgia Lady Bulldogs showcased a dominant performance on the road, defeating the Auburn Tigers 74-52 at Neville Arena on Monday night. A balanced offensive attack and a suffocating defensive effort propelled the Lady Bulldogs to a crucial Southeastern Conference victory.
How It Happened
Auburn jumped out to an early 9-3 lead in the first four and a half minutes of the contest. However, the Georgia Lady Bulldogs responded emphatically, closing the first quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 13-9 lead. The momentum carried into the second quarter, as Georgia scored the first eight points to extend their run to 18-0 and build a commanding 21-9 advantage. The Tigers struggled to find an answer, and the Lady Bulldogs took a 30-23 lead into halftime.
Georgia continued to apply pressure in the second half, never allowing Auburn to mount a significant comeback. An 8-0 run to start the fourth quarter effectively sealed the victory for the visiting Lady Bulldogs, who outscored the Tigers 26-14 in the final period.
Turning Point
The decisive stretch of the game occurred late in the first quarter and into the second. Trailing 9-3, the Georgia Lady Bulldogs ignited an 18-0 scoring run that spanned both quarters. The run completely shifted the momentum of the game and gave Georgia a lead they would not relinquish. Auburn's scoring drought of nearly nine minutes proved to be insurmountable.
Star of the Game
Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie led a trio of Georgia players in double figures with 17 points. Carnegie was efficient from the floor and also contributed four rebounds and four steals in a stellar all-around performance. Rylie Theuerkauf and Mia Woolfolk were also instrumental in the victory, each pouring in 16 points.
For the Auburn Tigers, Khady Leye was the high scorer with 16 points. Ja'Mia Harris added 13 points, and Kaitlyn Duhon chipped in with 11.
What It Means
The victory improves the Georgia Lady Bulldogs' record to 21-7 on the season and 7-7 in SEC play, strengthening their position as they head towards postseason play. The decisive road win demonstrates their ability to perform in hostile environments against conference opponents.
For the Auburn Tigers, the loss drops them to 14-14 overall and 3-11 in the conference. Despite the setback, the Tigers will look to rebound in their final regular-season games and build momentum for the SEC Tournament.