Pre-SEC Season Preview & Exhibition Takeaways | Auburn Women's Basketball

Auburn Women’s Basketball is set to kick off Year 2 under head coach Larry Vickers! Join Ike Jones on The Auburn Express (powered by The War Rapport) as he previews the upcoming campaign for the Tigers ahead of their season opener against Alabama State.

In this episode, Ike breaks down takeaways from the exhibition run—including the 65-59 win over UCF and the 106-44 blowout vs. Columbus State—and how the team adjusts to the loss of lead scorer Sira Thienou due to a season-ending ACL injury. From rotation breakdowns to identifying key scoring threats and establishing defensive identity, get the full breakdown of what Auburn needs to accomplish across its 15-game non-conference slate.

In this episode, we cover:Exhibition Recaps: Analyzing the FSU and Columbus State outings.

Life Without Sira Thienou: How the offense must adapt following her ACL injury. Backcourt Rotation: Phoenix Stotijn and Ja'Mia Harris leading the start, veteran leadership from Kaitlyn Duhon, reserve spark from Saniya Richardson & Zahara Bishop, and freshman prospect Nia Williams.

Frontcourt & Size Upgrade: Danielle Osho’s scoring range, Syriah Daniels, post presence with Jessica Peterson, and rotational depth with Quanirah Montague & Savannah Scott.

Pre-SEC Schedule & Expectations: 15 non-conference games (including Texas Tech, Seton Hall, Syracuse, Wisconsin, Stanford, and Wake Forest) and why targeting 12–13 pre-SEC wins is crucial for an NCAA Tournament resume.

Drop your thoughts in the comments:Who are you most excited to see step up for Auburn this season?

What is your win-loss prediction for the 15-game pre-SEC slate?

How do you feel about Year 2 under Coach Larry Vickers?

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