No. 11 Auburn ready to open against dangerous Vermont

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Fresh off an Southeastern Conference tournament title last season and with a roster blending several key returnees with significant transfers and freshmen, No. 11 Auburn opens the season at home against a Vermont team that returns most of its regulars from an NCAA Tournament squad.

A season ago,Auburn finished 27-8 and used the school's third SEC tournament crown to earn a No. 4 see