Softball

Carlson, Tigers push past No.1Florida to reach SEC title game

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 13

Hours 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 11

Auburn 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 10

The 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 8

Auburn 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 25

As 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 24

If 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 23

The 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 22

After 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."

Jade Rhodes named SEC Player of the Week for second time

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 18

Auburn senior Jade Rhodes' dominant week for her dominant team didn't go unnoticed by the SEC. Rhodes was named the SEC Softball Player of the Week on Monday after her performance helped the Tigers go 4-0, including the most lopsided sweep in program history against Arkansas, and increase their win streak to a school-record 16 games.

No. 2 softball completes sweep of Arkansas with 10-0 win to push win streak to 16

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 18

No. 2 Auburn didn't break the school record for largest SEC win ever on Sunday, but that's about as far as complaints about the Tigers' weekend sweep of Arkansas can go.

Softball blows out Arkansas, 23-0, for largest SEC win ever, one day after breaking record

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 16

One day after breaking the school record for margin of victory in an SEC game in a 21-0 win over Arkansas, Auburn somehow found a way to top that performance.

No. 2 Softball blasts Arkansas 21-0 for largest SEC win ever

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 16

No. 2 Auburn's winning streak was extended to 14 on Friday, as the Tigers (39-4, 10-3 SEC) cruised past Arkansas 21-0 in five innings in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Emily Carosone drafted by NPF's Chicago Bandits

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 15

Carosone is the fourth Tiger to be drafted, joining Morgan Estell (2015), Branndi Melero (2015) and Angel Bunner (2012).

No. 2 Auburn stretches win streak to 12 games, sweeps series with 6-5 victory over Longwood

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 10

The Tigers claimed yet another series sweep after coming from behind to top the Lancers.

No. 2 Auburn picks up 11th straight win

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 9

The Tigers capitalized on a flurry of errors by Longwood to claim their 11th straight win and 36th of the season.

Lexi Davis breaks school record in No. 2 Softball's rout of Troy

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 6

Just one day after Auburn softball made history by earning its highest ranking of all time, pitcher Lexi Davis made some history of her own. The senior led the No. 2 Tigers (34-4, 9-3 SEC) to an 8-1 victory over Troy on Wednesday night to earn the 61st win of her career, the most in Auburn history.