Softball
Familiar foes meet again in softball Super Regional
Winning three games in three days in the NCAA Softball Tournament Regional pushed the Auburn softball team to their second straight super regional appearance.
Tigers run-rule way to Super Regional
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 22The No. 4 nationally seeded Auburn softball team took a second victory from Jacksonville State in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at Jane B.
Carlson, Tigers take another step in NCAA Tournament
By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 21The Auburn bats came alive again in Saturday’s 6-1 rout of USC Upstate. After a historic performance in last week’s SEC Tournament against the No. 1 Florida Gators, pitcher Kaylee Carlson returned to the circle Saturday and threw a complete game.
Tigers walk off the Gamecocks in opening round of NCAA Tournament
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 20Sun and gloom took turns replacing the skies over a packed Jane B. Moore field for game two of the NCAA Tournament Regional in Auburn on Friday.
Live coverage: Auburn vs. Jacksonville State in NCAA Regional opener
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 20Follow sports editor Emily Shoffit for updates throughout the game:
Five Auburn softball players earn NFCA
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 19Auburn softball's Emily Carosone, Kasey Cooper, Tiffany Howard, Carlee Wallace and Jade Rhodes were each named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region teams, the organization announced Thursday. Forty-eight student-athletes from the Southeastern Conference have received 2016 NFCA Division I All-Region awards.
Kasey Cooper named espnW Player of the Year
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 18SEC Softball Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the Year and newly crowned espnW Player of the Year Kasey Cooper is racking up the awards this season.
SEC Title win earns Tigers fourth national seed in NCAA tournament
By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 16With three wins in 36 hours through the weekend, the Auburn softball team won their second straight SEC Title and will now host a regional at Jane B.
Tigers Rout LSU 7-1, Win Second Straight SEC Title
By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 16After winning three games in two days, the Auburn Tigers are the 2016 SEC Tournament Champions. Auburn defeated LSU on Saturday afternoon behind a strong pitching performance from freshman Makayla Martin.
Carlson, Tigers push past No.1Florida to reach SEC title game
By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 13Hours after defeating No.4 Alabama 6-4 in the quarterfinals, Pitcher Kaylee Carlson and the Tigers edged the No.1 Florida Gators 2-1 in a Friday afternoon pitcher’s duel. "It was a great day," Auburn coach Clint Myers said.
Anna Gibbs named to SEC Community Service Team
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 11Auburn redshirt junior Anna Gibbs was named to the 2016 SEC softball community service team, the conference office released Wednesday. Gibbs has participated in monthly seminars programs for children with disabilities.
Cooper, Rhodes and Carosone earn postseason awards
By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 10The Southeastern Conference announced its annual softball awards Tuesday to honor the top players of the 2016 regular season.
Softball gains momentum for SEC Tournament
By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 8Auburn did just enough this Sunday on the plains to snap a four game losing streak, and avoid a series sweep in a 5-4 victory over the No.17 Texas A&M Aggies.
Emily Carosone named SEC Co-Softball Player of the Week
By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 25As No. 2 Auburn soars through SEC play, it continues to garner conference awards. Senior Emily Carosone was named Co-Softball Player of the Week by the SEC on Monday, sharing the award with Missouri's Emily Crane.
Dominant pitching helps Auburn complete sweep of No. 12 Georgia with 2-1 victory
By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 24If No. 2 Auburn's series against No. 12 Georgia revealed anything about the Tigers, it's that they're comfortable winning games however they need to.
Softball cruises to 13-2 win over No. 12 Georgia, clinches fifth-straight SEC series victory
By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 23The Tigers won, 13-2, avoiding the dramatics they needed from the night before.
Kasey Cooper's walkoff homer leads No. 2 Auburn over No. 12 Georgia, 4-3
By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 22After smashing the ball to right field, Kasey Cooper kept her eyes on Georgia outfielder Sydni Emanuel.
Softball splits doubleheader against No. 7 FSU, winning streak ends at 17
By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 20"I thought we were going to win two (games), we were in a good situation. Unfortunately, we just didn't get the job done," Auburn coach Clint Myers said after the second game. "If you want to be a national champ, you've got to be able to win those types of games."
