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How Auburn volleyball navigated COVID

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 21

After a long-awaited debut, Auburn volleyball is set to begin its season this week after being postponed due to COVID-19.  “The fact that we get to play is such a blessing, so I am glad that there are some things in place where we can do that safely,” said Crouch.

Ahead of season debut, Auburn establishing new culture under new coach

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 21

“I think it’s entirely about getting them to understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and what the level needs to be at which we do it,” Crouch said in an interview with The Plainsman. The faster we can get that stuff in place, the faster the wins will come.” 

Auburn volleyball tabbed to finish last in SEC Preseason Coaches Poll

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 9

Even before the season starts on October 21st, Auburn volleyball will have some ground to make up as they were picked to finish last in the Preseason Coaches Poll and didn't have any representatives on the All-SEC Team.

TV networks announced for Auburn soccer and volleyball

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 15

On Monday, the SEC announced its television schedules for the 2020 soccer and volleyball seasons.

The SEC releases Auburn volleyball's 2020 schedule

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 9

After making changes to the fall schedule, the SEC announced Auburn volleyball's eight-game slate. The Tigers will start their season on Oct. 21 at home against Florida.

SEC announces start dates and format for remaining fall sports

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 27

The SEC announced Thursday its start dates and formats for the remaining fall sports. Auburn soccer, volleyball, cross country and fall golf and tennis now know how their seasons will be held. 

Division 1 Board of Directors approve extra year of eligibility for all fall sport athletes

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | August 21

The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors voted Friday to approve an additional year of eligibility for all fall sport student-athletes. The board also met to work out a plan to move all fall championships to the spring. 

SEC releases fan health and safety guidelines in preparation for a fall sports season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 18

On Tuesday, the SEC announced a list of fan health and safety guidelines for each of its 14 schools to follow this fall. Each school will determine attendance, and face coverings will need to be worn when entering, exiting and moving around the stadium. 

NCAA cancels Division 1 championships in all fall sports except for football

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 13

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Thursday that NCAA Championships in all fall sports, except for football, are canceled due to numerous conference cancellations. Auburn soccer, cross country and volleyball are all affected by this decision. 

SEC postpones volleyball, soccer and cross country competitions through August 31

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 14

On Tuesday the SEC announced that all volleyball, soccer and cross country competitions were postponed through August 31. 

Auburn hires USC's Brent Crouch as new volleyball coach

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 14

"I expect us to be earning a bid to the NCAA tournament very soon, and I know our athletes are up for that challenge.  It's a great time to be an Auburn Tiger." 

Auburn, volleyball coach Rick Nold part ways following 1-17 season in SEC

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 2

Coming off a 7-22 season, Auburn and volleyball head coach Rick Nold have mutually agreed to part ways, Auburn athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday.

Auburn volleyball loses at home to Georgia, still winless in SEC

By Kennedy Austin | Sports Writer | October 21

The Tigers are still winless in the SEC this season. Auburn dropped its seventh consecutive conference match to open the season, 3-1 to Georgia on Sunday afternoon in Auburn Arena. Auburn started the first set by trailing Georgia and failed to get the lead for the remainder of that frame. The Bulldogs ...

Auburn volleyball shut out by Tennessee

By Kennedy Austin | Sports Writer | October 7

The Tigers hoped to get back on track against Tennessee after a loss to Alabama last week. Auburn was unable to turn things around, dropping the home match to the Vols on Sunday, 3-0. Shaniah White and Val Green led Auburn in kills in the first set but ultimately fell short in a 25-20 loss. Auburn then ...

Auburn volleyball falls at home to Alabama

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 4

Auburn was glad to return to its home crowd, but the end result wasn't what the orange and blue-clad fans had hoped for. The Tigers fell to Alabama, 3-1 on Wednesday, moving their season record to 6-8 (0-3 SEC). Alabama true freshman Alyiah Wells made her presence known, and was a big contributor in ...

Tigers take their fourth conference win with sweep of Georgia

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 16

Auburn hoped to end its season on a high note, and its sweep of Georgia on Thursday night gave it its fourth conference win for the year.  Brenna McIlroy led the team with 16 kills. She also contributed eight digs and three aces. Helping her out on the offense was Tatum Shipes, who had nine kills, ...

Auburn volleyball comes up short in battle of the Tigers

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 7

In the battle of the Tigers, Auburn was all but outclassed in a sweep, 3-0 at the hands of Mizzou on Wednesday evening inside Auburn Arena. “I thought they were the more aggressive team throughout the night,” said Auburn head coach Rick Nold. Mizzou finished the night with 46 kills and eight blocks. ...

Auburn volleyball ends losing streak with win over Ole Miss

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | October 27

Shipes led the team offensively with 21 kills, doubling her former season high of 10 kills in one game.  “She’s been working hard all year,” said head coach Rick Nold, “We had switched our lineup two weeks ago. A lot of it because of her. We need to get her in the game on a regular basis.”