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In a pair of low-scoring contests, No. 2 Auburn splits its doubleheader with a 4-2 win over Weber State and a 2-1 loss to No. 24 Northwestern.

The No. 21 Tigers use a two-run blast from Lindsey Garcia to regain the lead and hold on to defeat the No. 18 Bulldogs, 6-5, in the SEC opener for both teams.

The No. 21 Tigers stay smart at the plate, producing six hits and six walks in an 8-0 win to clinch the series vs. Bowling Green and improve to 20-2 on the season.

The Tigers use their power to turn back Bowling Green, 9-1, and then rely on their shut-down pitching to down South Alabama, 3-0, in the nightcap.

Pitchers Maddie Penta and Shelby Lowe combine to toss a one-hitter as the Tigers blank Troy, 11-0, on the road to improve to 16-1 to start the season.