AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive struggles and second-chance opportunities, the Auburn women’s basketball team remained undefeated Monday night, holding off a persistent Georgia State squad for a 69-65 victory at Auburn Arena.

The game was a defensive battle from the outset, with both teams struggling to find an offensive rhythm. The contest featured 16 lead changes and 10 ties, with neither team able to build a substantial advantage until the final minutes. Auburn ultimately secured the win by capitalizing on its significant edge on the offensive glass and by making critical free throws down the stretch.

Georgia State guard Crystal Henderson and forward Kaleigh Addie each scored 18 points to lead the Panthers’ offensive effort. Henderson, a 5-foot-5 guard from Marietta, Georgia, added three assists, while Addie connected on several key three-pointers to keep her team in contention.

Auburn’s victory was spearheaded by a dominant performance from its frontcourt. Harissoum Coulibaly, a 5-foot-10 forward from Paris, France, scored a game-high 19 points and grabbed five rebounds. Her interior scoring proved crucial, especially with Auburn’s perimeter shooting largely ineffective; the Tigers made just two of their 15 attempts from beyond the arc.

Complementing Coulibaly was center Khady Leye, a 6-foot-2 sophomore from Louga, Senegal, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Her presence in the paint also resulted in a blocked shot and contributed to Auburn’s overwhelming 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds, which led to numerous second-chance points.

Guard Kaitlyn Duhon provided a significant boost for the Tigers, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds, while also contributing a steal and a block. Her all-around play helped steady Auburn during several Georgia State rallies.

Georgia State guard Morgan Robinson-Nwagwu filled the stat sheet with nine points, nine rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes of action. Teammate Ari Dyson added nine points and seven rebounds for the Panthers.

The game was a sloppy affair, with the two teams combining for 33 turnovers. Georgia State committed 17 giveaways, while Auburn had 16. Both teams finished with 10 assists and 10 steals, highlighting the defensive intensity throughout the contest.

Auburn improved its record to 5-0 with the non-conference win. Georgia State fell to 2-3 on the young season.

The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak when they host Rutgers on Thursday. Georgia State returns to action next Monday for a home game against Stony Brook.