March 13, 2017 No. 2 Auburn vs. No. 14 Tennessee
(22-3, 2-1 SEC) vs. (21-3, 2-1 SEC)
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AUBURN, Ala. -- Fresh off the longest homestand in program history, the No. 2 Auburn softball hits the road for the first time in over a month when it takes on No. 14 Tennessee in a non-conference bout. The game is set for 6 p.m. at the Ridley Sports Complex in Columbia, Tenn. Tuesday evening.
The Tigers (22-3, 2-1 SEC) recently won their opening series of conference play over No. 12 LSU last weekend at Jane B. Moore Field.
Kaylee Carlson paced the team in the circle with two crucial wins to improve her overall mark to 13-0 in 2017. She tossed two complete games and struck out nine LSU hitters.
At the dish, five players recorded multiple hits led by Carlee Wallace who had four. Kendall Veach touted a team-best four RBI, while Haley Fagan hit .429 with two doubles and three RBI.
Fagan also capped a career-long 20-game hitting streak and takes a 23-game on-base streak into the duel on Tuesday night.
Four players got their first taste of SEC action as KK Crocker, Justus Perry, Alyssa Rivera and Ashlee Swindle made their conference debuts over the weekend.
Following its battle with Tennessee, Auburn makes the short trip over to Murfreesboro, Tenn. for a non-conference tilt with Middle Tennessee. First pitch has been shifted to 4 p.m. to projected cold temperatures.
Player to Watch: Kasey Cooper
Senior infielder Kasey Cooper has been a huge key to Auburn's 22 victories this season. In those 22 contests, Cooper holds a slash line of .327/.519/.618 with 18 hits, including four doubles and four home runs. The Dothan, Ala. boasts a team-best 12 RBI in the last 10 games and has reached base at a .543 clip with 11 walks and one hit by pitch.
A Win by Auburn Would...
A win by Auburn would give the Tigers their fifth victory over Tennessee in the last eight battles since head coach Clint Myers took over in 2014.
Inside the Series: Tennessee
The Tigers and Vols have faced off 57 times in series history with Tennessee holding a 36-21 margin. However, since head coach Clint Myers took over in 2014, Auburn maintains a 4-3 lead in the series, including 2-0 in neutral site affairs.