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Arkansas women's basketball score updates versus Auburn: Tigers eliminate Hogs in SEC Tournament

Arkansas women's basketball opens its SEC Tournament run tonight against Auburn.

The No. 10 Razorbacks (18-13) and No. 7 Tigers (19-10, 8-8) both received a first-round bye. The winner of Thursday evening's matchup will face No. 2 LSU in the quarterfinals.

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Arkansas won its lone matchup against Auburn during the regular season. Taliah Scott scored 33 points and the Hogs outscored Tigers 33-11 in the third quarter to rally for a 74-72 home victory.

Here's a look at how to watch, along with live updates from Arkansas versus Auburn in the SEC Tournament.

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Arkansas women's basketball forward Saylor Poffenbarger drives to the rim during the Razorbacks' win over Auburn earlier this year.
Arkansas women's basketball forward Saylor Poffenbarger drives to the rim during the Razorbacks' win over Auburn earlier this year.

Arkansas vs. Auburn: Live score updates

Fourth Quarter

  • FINAL: Auburn 67, Arkansas 48. The Tigers outscored the Razorbacks 34-21 in the second half and cruised to the finish line. Auburn will face LSU Friday in the quarterfinals. The Arkansas season is over, unless the Razorbacks get summoned to the NIT.

  • Junior Samara Spencer just had to be helped to the locker room holding her left arm with 6:05 remaining. For now, the depleted Hogs just lost another key piece.

  • The Tigers are pulling away, converting their last six field goals and pushing the lead to 57-43 with 6:20 remaining.

Third Quarter

  • Auburn will carry a 44-35 lead into the final period. The Razorbacks were 2-for-14 in the third quarter and will need a jolt to keep their season alive.

  • Both teams have come out of halftime ice cold. There have been 8 combined points over the first five minutes of the second half, and Auburn leads 38-30.

Second Quarter

  • HALF: Auburn 33, Arkansas 27. The Hogs looked gassed toward the end of the second period, but Samara Spencer made a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Auburn earned some separation with a 12-0 run and the Tigers have 17 points off 11 Arkansas turnovers. Spencer has 11 points to lead all scorers.

  • Maryam Dauda just picked up her third foul of the game with 8:36 remaining in the first half. That's a huge loss for Arkansas, as Dauda will now head to the bench for a significant amount of time. The Razorbacks lead 18-16.

First Quarter

  • Auburn leads Arkansas 14-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Tigers closed the half on an 8-2 run and have 8 points off 5 Arkansas turnovers.

  • It's been a good start for Arkansas, who holds an 11-6 lead at the first media timeout. The Razorbacks are pushing the ball and are getting contributions from the front court. True freshman Jenna Lawrence is starting in place of Poffenbarger and already has 4 points.

Pregame Notes

  • Saylor Poffenbarger is missing tonight's game with a concussion, according to SEC Network. Taliah Scott remains out with a family issue.

This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Arkansas women's basketball score updates: Tigers eliminate Hogs in SEC Tourney