AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — The Georgia women’s basketball team turned a defensive clinic into a decisive road victory Monday night, overwhelming Auburn 74-52 at Auburn Arena in a Southeastern Conference matchup.

The Bulldogs, now 21-7 overall, used a stifling defensive effort to build a steady lead and then exploded offensively in the final quarter to turn the game into a rout. The Tigers fell to 14-14.

Georgia’s defense set the tone from the opening tip, forcing Auburn into difficult shots and costly mistakes. The Bulldogs held the Tigers to just nine points in the first quarter and 23 by halftime, while also generating 11 steals and forcing 16 total turnovers. That defensive pressure directly fueled Georgia’s offense, leading to transition opportunities and high-percentage shots.

The most important stretch of the game came in the fourth quarter, where Georgia extinguished any lingering hope of an Auburn comeback. Leading 48-38 after three periods, the Bulldogs opened the final frame with a 12-2 run over the first four minutes. The surge was anchored by their stars and flawless free-throw shooting. Guard Dani Carnegie and forward Mia Woolfolk combined for eight points during the run, and Georgia went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line. This pushed the lead to 60-40, and Auburn never threatened again, unable to get the deficit below 18 points for the remainder of the contest.

Georgia’s offensive execution was efficient throughout. The Bulldogs shot 56.8% from the floor, connecting on 25 of 44 attempts, and were even more impressive at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19. They also assisted on 11 of their 25 made field goals, showcasing disciplined ball movement.

Carnegie, a guard from Mount Vernon, New York, led all scorers with 17 points in 34 minutes, adding two assists and a block. Woolfolk, a 6-foot-3 forward from Midlothian, Virginia, provided a major spark off the bench, scoring 16 points on efficient shooting and dishing three assists in just 19 minutes of action. Guard Rylie Theuerkauf of Tenafly, New Jersey, also chipped in 16 points for the Bulldogs.

Auburn struggled to find consistent offense against Georgia’s defensive schemes. The Tigers shot 40.4% from the field and were just 4 of 18 from three-point range. Forward Khady Leye of Louga, Senegal, led Auburn with 16 points, while guard Ja’Mia Harris from Lancaster, Texas, added 13 points and three assists.

The statistical disparity told the story of Georgia’s comprehensive control. The Bulldogs scored 74 points on just 61 possessions, an offensive rating of 121.3, while Auburn managed only 52 points on 64 possessions, an offensive rating of 81.0. Georgia also won the turnover battle, committing 10 to Auburn’s 16, and outscored the Tigers significantly from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line.

A crowd of 3,680 watched as Georgia improved its position in the SEC standings, bouncing back from a close home loss to Oklahoma last Thursday. Auburn, which had won two of its last three, saw its hopes for a .500 conference record dented by the Bulldogs’ dominant performance.

Georgia, which entered the game as a 6.5-point favorite according to sportsbooks, easily covered the spread. The combined score of 126 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 126.5. Interstat’s ELO system had given Georgia a 52.6% probability to win.

The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum into a challenging road test at Texas on Thursday. Auburn will aim to regroup at home against Kentucky on the same night.