Tennis- The women’s tennis team recorded 15 wins at the Roberta Allison Fall Classic hosted by the University of Alabama from Oct. 5–6.
Freshman Ashley Kitchen was the only player to win her draw. Kitchen won her first two singles matches in straight sets, but was forced to grind out a three set victory over Florida State’s Kristina Schleich 7–6 (5), 4–6, 6–4.
The men’s tennis team won an impressive victory Sunday, Oct. 7 as well. At the ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa, Okla., senior Andreas Mies and junior Daniel Cochrane played doubles together for the first time competitively and took home the All American Doubles Championship. It was Auburn’s first-ever victory at the All-American Championship. The team won its fifth match in four days 7–6 (8–6), 6–2 to claim the crown.
Equestrian- Thursday, Oct. 4, the Auburn equestrian team lost to No. 2 South Carolina, the second top 5 team the team has faced in its first two games. The team lost 10–9, but were able to sweep all four Most Outstanding Player awards.
Indy Roper won the MOP in Western horsemanship and reining. Jennifer Waxman earned her title in equitation over fences, and Lindsay Portella won the MOP for equitation on the flats.
Golf- The women’s golf team placed third at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic hosted by the University of Georgia in Athens Oct. 5–7.
The team led the first two days, but fell on the final day to finish behind North Carolina and Alabama.
Junior Marta Sanz led the way for Auburn, finished tied for third and shot a 71, 69 and 75 throughout the weekend. Those scores were good for a 1-under-par finish and her first top-three finish of the season. Sophomore Victoria Trapani and senior Carlie Yadloczy also recorded top-30 finishes.
The team will play in the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C. Oct. 12–14. The men’s golf team will look to build on its recent success Tuesday Oct. 15–16 when it plays in the Jerry Pate Invitational at Old Overton Golf Club in Birmingham.
Swimming and Diving- The Auburn swimming and diving team began the season Friday, Oct. 12 with the War Eagle Invitational meet. The meet lasted from Oct. 12–14 with the main scheduled opponent being Alabama.
After the War Eagle Invitational, the Tigers will stay at home for a match against LSU Oct. 20 and a women’s meet against Notre Dame Oct. 26. The first road test of the season will come Nov. 2 at Kentucky.
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