No. 4 Tennessee had its nine-game winning streak come to an end at Auburn Thursday.
The Lady Vols (18-2, 7-1 SEC) lost a 71-61 decision to Auburn (9-10, 1-7 SEC). The loss is Tennessee’s first in Southeastern Conference play this season.
Jordan Horston had 21 points and eight rebounds for Tennessee, which held a 17-16 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Auburn led, 39-28, at halftime.
Tennessee outscored the Tigers, 23-11, in the quarter to open a 51-50 lead. The Lady Vols scored 10 points over the final 10 minutes of the contest.
Auburn had four players post double figures in the scoring column: Aicha Coulibaly 26, Sania Wells 13, Jala Johnson 11 and Annie Hughes 10.
Jordan Walker scored 17 points for the Lady Vols.
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