Softball

Penta pitches no-hitter; Tigers sweep doubleheader

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | February 14

Behind a no-hitter from freshman Maddie Penta in the opener and a four-run sixth inning in the second game, Auburn opened up the 2021 season on Saturday with a pair of wins.

Auburn softball ready to return to action

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | February 12

“We’re getting better every day,” Rivera said. “We’re showing up to practice and we’re leaving knowing something we didn’t know when we got there. Every day we’re just striving to be the best athletes we can be and be the best team out there. We’re here with a chip on our shoulder and we’re going to prove ourselves right.”

Auburn softball picked to finish 11th in coaches poll

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | January 28

Though the season doesn’t start until Feb. 12, Auburn softball will look to improve after being picked to finish 11th in the preseason coaches poll.

Head Coach Mickey Dean during Auburn's second doubleheader game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn softball's SEC schedule released

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 15

The SEC announced on Friday its conference schedule for the upcoming 2021 softball season. Auburn will open up conference play on Friday, March 12, against Alabama at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn.

Emily Carosone (5) swings for a hit. Auburn vs Florida State, Women's College World Series Semifinal on Sunday, June 5 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Emily Carosone rejoins softball program as assistant coach

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 15

Emily Carosone is back in orange and blue. The former All-American softball player will be returning to Auburn as an assistant coach for the program, the team announced Wednesday.

Auburn softball set to return five seniors for 2021 season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 20

Auburn softball’s 2020 senior class is taking full advantage of the NCAA’s decision to extend eligibility for spring athletes with five of its six seniors set to return in 2021.

Auburn softball lands Ole Miss transfer Kaylee Horton

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | April 23

Horton “can’t wait to play back in her home state", and will be the sixth rising senior on Auburn’s roster.

Lawsuit alleges Auburn softball coach Eugene Lenti fostered a culture of intimidation, fear at DePaul

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 17

A lawsuit recently filed against current Auburn assistant softball coach Eugene Lenti alleges he created an atmosphere of fear and retaliation at Depaul, where he was the head softball coach for over 35 years. The lawsuit states that he was "verbally and physically abusing his female players on a regular basis, including regularly punching them about their bodies."

Auburn softball coach Eugene Lenti involved in lawsuit from time at Depaul

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 16

After joining Auburn softball as an assistant coach in June of 2019, Eugene Lenti finds himself involved in a lawsuit for his time as the head coach at Depaul, according to multiple media outlets.

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From Auburn softball to the front lines of COVID-19: Kelsey Bogaards' story

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | April 14

"Auburn’s whole motto is working hard and family, so that was instilled in me to help me to get into the role of nursing.”

Auburn softball swept by Gators in SEC-opening series

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | March 9

Auburn softball fell to Florida 11-0 Sunday's Game 3, completing a sweep for the Gators. The Tigers fall to 14-11 on the season. Despite playing an 11-inning thriller the day before, this game quickly got out of hand for the Tigers. Redshirt junior Lexie Handley got the start, and gave six earned ...

Tigers 'going to find out' how good they are when SEC play opens Friday

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | March 4

Early season tournament play has reached its conclusion, and, on Friday evening, the Auburn softball team will take the field in Gainesville, Florida, to begin SEC play. And head coach Mickey Dean and his squad said the Tigers’ approach to this weekend will not differ from any others to this point. The ...

Auburn softball dominates weekly SEC honors

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | March 2

Auburn softball swept the SEC honors for Week 4 of the season with three recipients.

Career performances for Yarbrough, Handley help Auburn sweep doubleheader

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | March 1

“I think it gives us motivation moving forward,” Rivera said. “We just got to show up every day like that and capitalize.”

Auburn walks off Georgia Southern, loses close to No. 18 Minnesota

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | February 29

“We battled and fought this game. I’m really proud of everybody."

Auburn run-ruled by No. 1 UCLA

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 23

Now 15-0, the Bruins have mercy-ruled eight out of the 17 opponents they have faced in the young season.

Tigers threaten late, but fall 2-0 to No. 5 Arizona

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | February 22

Despite having two more hits and two fewer errors in Saturday’s game against Arizona, the Tigers failed to get anyone across home plate, losing 2-0. They are now 1-3 at the Mary Nutter Classic in Palm Springs, CA. They drop to 9-6 on the season. The Tigers ended the day leaving a total of ten ...

Tigers split doubleheader in California, move to 9-5 on the season

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | February 22

Auburn (9-5) split a pair of games in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Friday, besting No. 25 Northwestern but falling to Cal on the second day of the tournament. Makenna Dowell was the hero of the Tigers first game against the No. 25-ranked Wildcats, driving in the game tying run in the ...

Auburn run-ruled by No. 16 Arizona State 13-0

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | February 21

Auburn (8-4) was run-ruled by No. 16 Arizona State (10-2) by a score of 13-0 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. In Auburn’s first Top-25 matchup of the season, ASU’s bats were on fire. The first inning left both teams scoreless. The Tigers started off on in the box and left the bottom ...

Tigers defeat UNCW 10-1 to win fifth straight

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 16

Mickey Dean and the Auburn Tigers entered the final day of play in the Plainsman Invitational undefeated through the weekend, outscoring its opponents by a combined 42-9 across four games. For the Tigers, Sunday’s finale against UNCW brought more of the same success. Junior Lexie Handley started for ...