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Auburn's comeback bid falls short in 6-5 loss to South Carolina

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | February 21

On Sunday, Auburn scored four unanswered runs, but ultimately fell 6-5 to No. 19 South Carolina in the final game of the Dolphin/Osprey Invitational. "We kind of gave it away in the first four innings," said head coach Mickey Dean.

Auburn defeats No. 19 South Carolina and Jacksonville on Saturday

By Eamon Smith | Sports Writer | February 20

On Saturday, Auburn had its first showdown with SEC competition this season in a 5-4 win over No. 19 South Carolina. In Auburn's second game of the day, the Tigers defeated Jacksonville 5-1.

Friday's softball games canceled due to rain

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 19

The Tigers will have to wait another day to play as Friday’s softball games in the Osprey/Dolphin Invitational have been canceled due to heavy rain in Jacksonville.

Auburn softball prepping for Osprey/Dolphin Invitational

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | February 18

Auburn softball is traveling to Jacksonville, Florida, for the Osprey/Dolphin Invitation on Friday and Saturday. The invitational includes Jacksonville University, University of North Florida and No. 19 South Carolina. 

Maddie Penta named SEC co-Freshman of the Week

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 15

On Monday, Auburn pitcher Maddie Penta was named SEC co-Freshman of the Week after pitching a no-hitter Saturday and striking out 13 over her two starts.

Auburn sweeps SEMO for 3-0 start

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | February 14

Makenna Dowell and Maddie Penta led the way for Auburn as they completed the sweep of Southeast Missouri State Sunday. The Tigers pulled out a 3-1 victory and are 3-0 to start the season.

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.

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 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.

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 ...