Lady Vols take down Auburn Tigers 70-59

Tennessee guard Jaime Nared (31) takes a shot during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Jaime Nared (31) dribbles as Auburn guard Janiah McKay (33) defends her during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee forward Kortney Dunbar (13) celebrates a Tennessee basket during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Auburn guard Tiffany Lewis (14) looks to take a shot as Tennessee guard Jaime Nared (31) blocks her during a game between Tennessee and Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy leads her players in high-fives after a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) brings the ball down the court during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

The ball hits Auburn guard Daisa Alexander (0) in the face during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

A ball rolls free during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) blocks Auburn guard Tiffany Lewis (14) during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

From left Tennessee center Kasiyahna Kushkituah (11) and Tennessee center Kamera Harris (5) cheer on the sidelines during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee forward Cheridene Green (15) attempts to gain control of the ball during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Tennessee guard Evina Westbrook (2) celebrates a Tennessee shot during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Auburn guard Emari Jones (5) is assisted after falling into court side seating during a game against Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Tennessee forward Kortney Dunbar (13) celebrates a Tennessee basket during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) takes a shot during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Jaime Nared (31) fights for the ball as Auburn guard Janiah McKay (33) attempts to gain possession during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) charges down the court during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Jaime Nared (31) attempts a basket as Auburn forward Jessica Jones (23) and Auburn guard Daisa Alexander (0) block her during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick watches her playersduring a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee center Merdedes Russell (21) takes a shot while defended by Auburn guard Emari Jones (5) during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Tennessee took down Auburn in the final minutes of the game, 70 to 59.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) struggles to maintain possession of the ball during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick holds her head during a game against the Auburn Tiger at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Auburn guard Daisa Alexander (0) keeps her eyes on the ball during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Tennessee center Mercedes Russell (21) attempts a shot during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Auburn guard Daisa Alexander (0) drives down the court during a game between the Auburn Tigers and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Tennessee guard Anastasia Hayes (1) struggles to maintain possession of the ball during a game against the Auburn Tiger at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.