Sports

Adams sprints into record books

By Callie Ward / WRITER | April 26

Some people have the honor of saying they were a collegiate athlete, but not many can say that they were once a collegiate athlete in two sports.

Sophomore V'alonee Robinson participates in the long jump during the War Eagle Invitational Saturday afternoon. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Track prepares for final meet before SECs

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 26

The No. 19 Auburn track and field team will showcase its talents in two different meets this weekend with a select group traveling to Philadelphia for the 118th Penn Relays and a larger group competing in Troy, Ala., for the Coach O Invitational.

Junior Carlie Yadloczky scored the Tigers' best score at the Liz Murphy Classic. (Courtesy of Leffie Dailey)

Women's golf trains for consecutive title

By Callie Ward / WRITER | April 19

The No. 5 women's golf team will look for its second consecutive SEC title this weekend at Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville, Ark.

Junior Plamena Kurteva returns a serve from Alabama Saturday afternoon in women's doubles. The Tigers lost out to the Crimson Tide, 4-3. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Women's tennis to face Volunteers in first round of SEC tournament

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 19

The women's tennis team will head to Oxford, Miss., for the SEC tournament to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers in a first-round matchup. The opening round match is set for 6 p.m. Thursday.

Running with a twitch

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

Running a 40-yard dash is something a college athlete considers normal. Drink two cups of coffee beforehand and that time may be a bit shorter due to the effects of caffeine.

Creede Simpson makes a play from second base against Mississippi State April 1. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Auburn's Simpson brings local roots to second base

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 19

With two on and two out in the top of the ninth, Creede Simpson stepped up to the plate to try and keep the Tigers' hopes alive as they faced Clemson in a 2010 regional matchup.

Blayne Barber was named a Ben Hogan Award Semifinalist for the second consecutive year in April 2012. (Todd Van Emst)

Men's team readies for SEC

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

After finishing third at the Gary Koch Invitational April 7-8 and first in the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate Tournament March 25-27, the No. 2 men's golf team will travel to Sea Island, Ga., Friday for the SEC Championships.

Bri Guy was also named to the All-SEC second team earlier this year and posted the five highest scores for floor routine this season. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Guy, Shields qualify for NCAA tournament

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 19

The Auburn gymnastics team has had two women qualify for the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships. The championships will be played at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth, Ga.

Auburn's Creede

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 16

With two on and two out in the top of the ninth, Creede Simpson stepped up to the plate to try and keep the Tiger's hopes alive as they faced Clemson in a 2010 Regional matchup.

Auburn club tennis focus on building team

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 15

Auburn University's Club Tennis Team competed in the 2012 United States Tennis Association On Campus national championship in Cary, N.C., this weekend.

New coordinator Scot Loeffler preps for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 12

Scot Loeffler refers to two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady as "Tommy" and has his cellphone number on speed dial. For most, that's enough to prove Loeffler's merit as a football mind, but if it's not enough for the most critical of Auburn fans, Loeffler has more to offer.

New coordinator Brian VanGorder preps for A-Day

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Three months ago Brian VanGorder watched his Atlanta Falcon's defense melt and give up 24 points to the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

The equestrian team received a first-round bye in the NCAA Championships in Waco, Texas. Competition began Thursday and will continue through Saturday. (Courtesy of Anthony Hall)

Equestrian rides into NCAAs

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

The Auburn equestrian team looks to repeat as the National Collegiate Equestrian Association national champion this weekend after receiving a first-round bye in the tournament.

From left: Marcus Rowland, Harry Adams, Michael DeHaven and Keenan Brock of Auburn's 4x100 meter relay team celebrate their fastest world time of 2012 and Auburn record at the Texas Relays. The group was honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week for their performance. (Courtesy of Media Relations)

Relay squad honored as SEC Co-Runners of the Week

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 12

Last week the 4x100 meter relay team was named SEC Co-Runners of the Week for posting the fastest world time in 2012 with a 38.30 at the Texas Relays.

Tigers place fourth, miss championship berth

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 8

No. 18 Auburn's season came to an end Saturday night as the Tigers, with a score of 196.100, placed fourth in the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Auburn Regional for the second year in a row.

Auburn's new women's basketball coach Terri Williams-Flournoy address the media and fans Tuesday evening at Auburn Arena in her introductory press conference. Williams-Flournoy was head coach of the Georgetown Lady Hoyas for the past eight seasons. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

New basketball coach hired

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 5

After guiding the Georgetown women's basketball program to the best four-year stretch in its history, coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said it was tough to leave the Lady Hoyas when the opening at Auburn presented itself.

Gymnastics regionals to field monster talent

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

With a possible bid to the national championship on the line, the No. 3 seed Auburn gymnastics team will host the NCAA regional tournament Saturday at Auburn Arena.