No. 8 seed Auburn (8-6-5, 3-4-3 SEC) defeated No. 9 Tennessee (8-6-4, 3-4-3 SEC), 2-1, Sunday, during the first round of the SEC Tournament at Ashton Brosnaham Stadium in Pensacola, Florida.
Tennessee led, 1-0, after Kameron Simmonds scored an unassisted goal in the 17th minute of the match. Simmonds’ goal is her eighth of the season.
Auburn tied the game, 1-1, on a goal by Becky Contreras. Maddie Prohaska was credited with an assist on the game-tying goal during the 38th minute.
Auburn led, 2-1, after Haley Duca scored an unassisted goal in the 41st minute.
Tennessee goalkeeper Ally Zazzara made three saves in the match.
Auburn outshot the Lady Vols, 12-10, with five of the Tigers’ scoring chances landing on goal. Tennessee had three shots on goal.
Tennessee will await its postseason fate on Nov. 6 when the NCAA holds its tournament selection show.