Softball
Auburn softball shuts out UAB in home opener
By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 15With a six-run fourth inning, Auburn walked out of the fifth with a run-rule victory. It was a hot night at the plate and on the mound for the Tigers on Thursday night as they shut out UAB 9-0. Makayla Martin finished her 13th career shutout with seven strikeouts and just one hit allowed. Auburn moves ...
Auburn softball falls to Missouri State, Louisiana Tech as offense slows down
By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 9Auburn looked different Saturday compared to the high-powered offense that opened the season scoring a combined 19 runs. On the second day of the Sand Dollar Classic, the Tigers lost both games in their doubleheader with the Missouri State Bears and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 4-3 and 2-1, respectively. Despite ...
Auburn softball opens the season with back-to-back wins
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 9Auburn started its 2019 season with some offensive firepower. Bats came alive as the Tigers exploded against Tennessee State for an 11-4 win and later beat Western Kentucky 8-0 in five innings. Kendall Veach's went 4-for-4 against TSU, including two home runs, and the senior would add another home run ...
Report: Auburn softball junior KK Crocker leaving team
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | January 31KK Crocker is reportedly leaving Auburn softball.
Auburn softball to open 2019 season ranked No. 17
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | January 29Weeks ahead of the 2019 softball season, SEC supremacy has already begun. After being picked to finish ninth in the conference earlier this month, Auburn softball came in at No. 17 in preseason Top 25 rankings by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, USA Softball and ESPN on Tuesday. In the NFCA ...
Tigers senior pitcher Makayla Martin selected to 2019 All-SEC preseason softball team
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | January 24Thursday morning, the SEC announced its 2019 All-SEC preseason team, and it included Auburn's very own Makayla Martin. The 12th annual preseason All-SEC team included eight seniors, three juniors, and three sophomores, stretching out to many different SEC teams with Alabama, Florida, and LSU having ...
Auburn softball picked to finish 9th in SEC
By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | January 16Auburn softball will look to prove itself against SEC competition after being picked to finish ninth in SEC preseason coaches poll Wednesday morning. In Mickey Dean’s first season on The Plains, the Tiger’s record slipped from their past dominant performances; in conference play, Auburn fell to ...
Auburn softball releases 2019 schedule
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 28"Whether we are playing at home or on the road or at a neutral site, I want to see us perform consistently."
Auburn softball wraps up fall play with victory
By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | October 19The Tigers will be back in action this spring at Jane B. Moore Field.
Mickey Dean building ambidextrous pitching core with signing of LHP Lexie Handley
By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | July 26Auburn softball is spending the summer strengthening its pitching core to create a challenge for opposing batters next season.
How to enjoy each Auburn sporting event's student section
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | July 10Sporting events at Auburn University are as wild as advertised as students are tossed into the forefront of a rabid, hungry fanbase.
COLUMN: Fiercely protect your Auburn family
By Nathan King | Columnist | May 31Just a few months ago, when Auburn softball was mentioned, a barrage of incredible, program-defining moments would flood the mind of a fan.
Auburn reserve pitcher Kara Bilodeau transferring to Florida State
By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | May 28Bilodeau leaves Auburn with three returning pitchers.
After NCAA hosting snub, ‘overlooked’ Auburn softball out to prove worth at FSU
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 16“I think they’ve been overlooked. “Nobody wants to look at what their accomplishments are...You have a team that won 40 ballgames."
Auburn softball draws Tallahassee Regional, Kennesaw State in opener
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 14“I think any time you have an opportunity to play in the postseason, that’s not a disappointment."
Auburn falls to Texas A&M in series opener
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | April 28The No. 12 Auburn Tigers fell to the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies 3-1 in the opening-game of the teams' final SEC series.
Auburn walked off by Texas A&M, loses series in pitcher's duel
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | April 28"We never gave ourselves a chance."
Kaylee Carlson listed as finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | April 25Carlson has led the way for the 12th-ranked Tigers with 19-4 record and a program-best 0.92 ERA, good enough for fourth in the SEC and 13th nationally.
