AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — In a dominant display of offensive firepower and suffocating defense, the Auburn Tigers remained undefeated with a decisive 110-50 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday afternoon at a raucous Auburn Arena.

From the opening tip, the Tigers established control, embarking on a 16-0 run before the Devilettes could find their footing. The first quarter set the tone for the evening, with Auburn racing out to a 27-9 lead. The onslaught continued in the second period as the Tigers extended their advantage, outscoring Mississippi Valley State 31-12 to take a commanding 58-21 lead into halftime.

The game was a statistical mismatch in nearly every facet. Auburn’s offensive execution was nearly flawless, converting at a blistering 59 percent from the floor, including a remarkable 69 percent from beyond the three-point line. The Tigers also capitalized on their trips to the free-throw line, making 25 of 31 attempts.

Defensively, Auburn was equally impressive, forcing 18 Mississippi Valley State turnovers and converting them into 33 points. The Tigers also dominated the interior, outrebounding the Devilettes 18-5 on the offensive glass and outscoring them 50-16 in the paint.

Khady Leye, a 6-foot-2 forward from Louga, Senegal, led all scorers with 20 points, adding seven rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. She was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Kaitlyn Duhon, a 5-10 guard from Houston, Texas, provided a significant spark off the bench with 16 points and six rebounds, showcasing her versatility with a three-pointer and relentless energy on both ends of the floor.

The Tigers’ depth was on full display as six players scored in double figures. Arek Angui, a 6-8 presence from Juba, South Sudan, recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while also contributing a block. Harissoum Coulibaly of Paris, France, filled the stat sheet with 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. Syriah Daniels, a hometown product from Auburn, Alabama, and Ja’Mia Harris of Lancaster, Texas, each chipped in 10 points, with Harris adding three assists and a block.

For Mississippi Valley State, which fell to 0-3 on the young season, the lone bright spot was Sydnei Marshall. The guard from Memphis, Tennessee, battled for 15 points, but the Devilettes struggled mightily with their shooting, making only 14 of 47 field goal attempts for a 29.8 percent clip. The team’s offensive struggles were encapsulated by an offensive rating of just 68.2 points per 100 possessions, a stark contrast to Auburn’s elite 149.2 rating.

The second half offered no respite for the visitors. Auburn maintained its intensity, scoring 26 points in both the third and fourth quarters while holding Mississippi Valley State to 19 and 10 points, respectively, in the final two periods. The Tigers’ ball movement was crisp, resulting in 15 assists, and their defensive pressure generated 15 steals.

With the victory, Auburn improved its record to 4-0, continuing a strong start to the season that includes previous wins over UNC Greensboro, Alabama State and Charlotte. The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak when they host Georgia State on Monday.

Mississippi Valley State, which has faced a challenging early schedule with losses to Mississippi State and Troy by similar margins, will seek its first win of the season when it returns home to host Lipscomb on Sunday. The game was played before an announced crowd of 5,769 fans.