The Lady Gamecocks rolled into Auburn, Alabama with their game faces on and had an amazing first quarter that led to their victory in a gorgeous Auburn Arena which held two bus loads of loyal Gamecock fans and a few of us who made the trip on our own.

Next one to miss a free throw…

Lord, I can’t watch – makes me too nervous

Davis in deep, deep concentration before the game – 

(she scored a USC record 19 points in first quarter) 

Pretty before the game – feeling optimistic

Elaina Coates ready to play

Captains Confab with refs before game

(better known as Let’s All Play Nice)

Star-Spangled Banner

Gamecocks didn’t quite maintain the first quarter intensity and points but played well and managed to score 73 points before all was said and done. Auburn struggled in the first quarter but came back to score 47 points as their defense held our Bigs to the fewest points they’ve had this year so very good effort from the Tigers. Unfortunately, our guards were On Fire and hit 14 of 28 from the three-point line which was another record night.

Everybody happy as they left the battlefield

Pretty happiest of all – Road Trip Curse broken!!

Coach Staley hugs Lady G Road Warriors

Pretty and I discovered why War Eagle Nan loves her Auburn University – it’s a special place. We even got to see the War Eagles themselves when they posed for celebrity photos prior to the game behind our seats. They look ferocious but were tolerant of the paparazzi.

All in all, the Auburn experience was a Memory Maker, as Granny Selma used to say when she was in her right mind.

But…we were all dragging by the time we got back to the motel…Spike and Charly stayed in the car while we went to the game, and Charly destroyed her leash to punish us. Oh, well.

Road Trip continues as we make our way to Gainesville for the Florida game Sunday afternoon.

Stay tuned.