LIVE BLOG: No. 15 Kentucky WBB vs. Auburn

by:Phoenix Stevens•about 13 hours•

PStevensKSR

live-blog-no-15-kentucky-wbb-vs-auburn — KSR's No. 15 Kentucky WBB vs. Auburn LIVE BLOG graphic

Kentucky has gone on the road and won in their last two games, but they’ll return home to face Auburn (3 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the sights and sounds from Historic Memorial Coliseum.

The Tigers are 9-7 (0-3 SEC), having lost four consecutive games. They ended non-conference play with a 63-57 loss against Norfolk State at home, and things have gone downhill for them since. Auburn will be hungry for a shot at redemption when they take on the Cats.

The game will stream on SEC Network, but if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game, from both Memorial Coliseum and the couch. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.

By:Phoenix Stevens

Final: 80-61 Kentucky

01/12/2025 03:46:01 PM

For the first time since the 2012-13 season, Kentucky is 4-0 in the SEC.

By:Phoenix Stevens

4:39 4Q: 68-53 Kentucky

01/12/2025 03:34:47 PM

Kentucky holds a 15-point lead with under five minutes to go.

#15 Kentucky 68 | Auburn 53 | 4:39 4Q

The Cats are finally above 50% shooting on the day (52% on 26-50 shooting).

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0zzgf

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aket
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

End 3Q: 58-44 Kentucky

01/12/2025 03:23:46 PM

Auburn has attempted just three 3-pointers all game, missing each of them.

#15 Kentucky 58 | Auburn 44 | End 3Q

Kentucky heads into the last quarter of play with a 14-point lead.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0A75N

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aS41
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

3:38 3Q: 48-39 Kentucky

01/12/2025 03:10:58 PM

Kentucky can’t seem to put the Tigers away, but still holding onto a nine-point lead late in the third quarter.

#15 Kentucky 48 | Auburn 39 | 3:38 3Q

Auburn gets the lead down to six, then Dazia Lawrence nails a three from the corner. Huge.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0A75N

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aS41
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

Half: 36-25 Kentucky

01/12/2025 02:44:05 PM

It’s an 11-point lead for the Cats at the break.

By:Phoenix Stevens

4:22 2Q: 27-18 Kentucky

01/12/2025 02:33:38 PM

Cats are starting to find their stride just a tad bit from the three-point line.

#15 Kentucky 27 | Auburn 18 | 4:22 2Q

Dazia Lawrence is pretty animated in her celebration following her first three of the afternoon. Started the game 0-4 from deep.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0A75N

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aS41
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

End 1Q: 16-11 Kentucky

01/12/2025 02:20:54 PM

Cats lead by five following the first quarter. Shooting just 47% from the field, but holding Auburn to 26%.

#15 Kentucky 16 | Auburn 11 | End 1Q

Not the best quarter Kentucky has ever played, but a lead is a lead. Georgia Amoore has eight points thus far.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0A75N

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aS41
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

3:59 1Q: 9-8 Kentucky

01/12/2025 02:10:52 PM

Shots aren’t falling for the Cats early.

#15 Kentucky 9 | Auburn 8 | 3:59 1Q

A bit of a slow start offensively for the Cats, shooting just 4-10 from the field thus far.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/VrT9w0A75N

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/t30Nw6aS41
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

Kentucky’s starting five

01/12/2025 01:12:12 PM

Georgia Amoore, Dazia Lawrence, Amelia Hassett, Teonni Key and Clara Strack will start against Auburn.

#15 Kentucky WBB’s starting lineup vs. Auburn: pic.twitter.com/ni6EnZq4Sg
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 12, 2025

By:Phoenix Stevens

Gabby Brooks listed as Out, Auburn’s Taliah Scott still Out

01/12/2025 01:09:53 PM

While the specifics of why is unknown at this time, Gabby Brooks is listed as Out ahead of Kentucky-Auburn. Plus, the Tigers will still be without sophomore guard Taliah Scott, who was averaging 20.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this season.