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Carosone named USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Week

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | March 10

Junior Emily Carosone was named the USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Week, one day after being honored as the SEC Softball Player of the Week. Carosone has led Auburn to a school-record 25-2 record, including a weekend trip out west where the Tigers picked up four wins, including two over ranked opponents — No.

Carosone named Player of the Week

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

Things keep getting better for the Auburn softball team. Following an impressive weekend on the west coast, junior second baseman Emily Carosone has been named SEC Player of the Week. In the five games over the weekend, Carosone recorded a .526 batting average.

Carosone's slam lifts Tigers over Myers' former team

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 8

The Tigers got down 4-0 early, but rallied back in the third to make it 4-3. In the next inning, Emily Carosone deposited a grand slam over the left field wall, to give Auburn the 7-4 lead that would end up being the final score. Strong pitching from Lexi Davis, and solid defense from the Tigers infield, secured things the rest of the way.  The win moves the Tigers to 24-2 as they head home for a matchup with Troy on Wednesday.

Softball splits on day two of Judi Garman Classic

March 7

With the team’s recent advancement to No. 14 in the rankings, their game against Arizona proved easy for the Tigers, dominating the Wildcats 20-2, allowing the run-rule to call the game in the top of the fifth. This win also constitutes the largest lead against a ranked team in the program’s history.

Softball wins takes first two games of Judi Garman Classic

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 5

The winning continued for Auburn softball Thursday, March 5, this time on the west coast. Auburn won both of their first two games in the Judi Garman classic in Fullerton, California, by scores of 8-7 and 4-1.

Softball’s coaching family leading program to new heights

March 4

When head coach Clint Myers was recruited to coach the Auburn softball team from Arizona Sate, Auburn agreed to make the switch a family affair, additionally bringing in his sons Corey and Casey Myers to help. Corey currently serves as an assistant coach and oversees the pitching staff, while Casey is the volunteer assistant coach to his father.

Softball jumps two spots in rankings

March 4

The previously 16th-ranked Auburn Tigers have proven worthy to jump two spots on this week’s National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association softball rankings, up to No.

Softball run-rules Samford to close out weekend

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 1

The winning continued for Auburn softball at Jane B. Moore field Sunday, March 1. The Tigers (22-1) put the Bulldogs away in five innings, winning 13-0 to secure the program’s best 22-game start to a season in team history.

Carosone home run lifts Tigers over Southern Illinois

February 28

“It was close to the plate, simple and short to the ball,” Cooper said. “It builds confidence to the team to put a run on the board in the first inning.”

Softball brings in second win of Wilson/Dimarini Classic

February 27

It was a slow start for the 16th ranked Tigers at home with no runs off of three hits in the first inning against Ohio State on Friday, Feb 27.  It wasn’t until the bottom of the second with Jade Rhodes’s sixth home run that the Tigers put points on the board, bringing in three.

Softball grinds out win over Texas State

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 26

The Auburn softball team continued its winning ways Thursday, February 26, picking up its 18th win of the season over visiting Texas State. The Tigers (18-1) got off to bit of slower start than normal, not plating their first runs till the third inning, when they put up two, one by way of a wild pitch and one off a sacrifice fly from shortstop Haley Fagan. Texas state answered back in the fifth, tying things up with a 2-run homer.

Auburn hits the road 13-0

February 23

Auburn softball secured its 13th win this season at home against Georgia State on Wednesday, Feb.

Cooper kicking sophomore slump to the curb

February 23

Infielder Kasey Cooper is known around the country for her impressive freshman year with the Tigers. In her first season, Cooper was named SEC Freshman of the Week twice, National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete and NFCA National Co-Freshman of the Year, not to mention her participation in the SEC All-Freshman Team, All-SEC Second-Team, NFCA First-Team All-Southeast Region and Second-Team All-American.

Softball dominates the Tiger Invitational

February 23

Auburn defeated Winthrop going into its 12th game of the season Sunday, Feb. 15, coming back from two victories the day before against Mercer and Eastern Illinois.

Auburn softball takes USF Tournament

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

The Auburn softball team continued its hot start this weekend, improving to 17-1 on their way to winning the University of South Florida Tournament The Tigers went 4-1 on the weekend, with their first loss of the season coming Friday, a 4-2 loss to Dartmouth.

Auburn softball makes a statement with new scoreboard

February 23

Last month, Auburn once again partnered with Daktronics to provide an enhanced experience while watching the softball team dominate at Jane B. Moore Field. A new scoreboard has been installed that will change the way students keep up with the game, including a spilt-screen feature to provide quick stats on each player, sponsor information and other graphics.

Softball pitches two shutouts in Saturday doubleheader

February 23

"We got 23 out of 24 people in a ball game," head coach Clint Myers said. "That's pretty darn good. Everybody works hard so when they get their opportunity, they really enjoy it."

Softball blows out Troy in season's first win

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

The game was called by way of the mercy rule at a score of 15-5.