Softball

Softball Mercy Rules No. 20 Missouri

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 27

Another SEC series started off on a high note for No.8 Auburn softball Friday night. The Tigers (34-3) picked up the 14-6 win in five innings behind a powerful offensive performance and a solid outing from winning pitcher Lexi Davis.

Softball takes loss and victory at FSU

| March 26

After claiming the eighth spot in the NFCA top ten, Auburn snapped its eight-game winning streak in the first match against FSU on Wednesday night, March 25 in Tallahassee, losing 10-7. The double-header then turned around with a win for the Tigers in the second match, 10-4; the first time Auburn has defeated FSU since 2011. For only the third time in the 2015 season, the Auburn offense did not hit a single home run, but did manage to score 10 runs off of nine hits, including four RBI from Branndi Melero and two RBI from Haley Fagan. On defense, Rachel Waters toughed out a full seven innings of game play, only giving up three runs from the Seminoles at bat. As far as game one goes, the Tigers were able to bring in three runs early on, but couldn’t respond to the seven FSU rounded by the bottom of the second inning. Jade Rhodes gave hope to the team in the third hitting her 15th, nation-leading homerun that brought in three more, but the Seminoles answered with an additional three to end the game, 10-7. The Tigers now stand at 33-3 and will take on Missouri in a weekend series starting Friday, March 27 at 6:30 pm.

Softball rises to No. 8 in NFCA rankings

March 24

Auburn currently also claims the No. 4 spot in the NCAA Women’s Softball RPI with a spotless record in SEC play, 6-0.

Softball makes second SEC sweep against Kentucky

March 21

After returning home from shutting down Ole Miss last week, the Tiger’s brought their success back to Jane B.

Softball gets win No. 30

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 20

The bombs keep dropping. With her 11th homer of the season, Kasey Cooper put Auburn's softball team out in front of No.12 Kentucky 2-0 in the first inning Friday, March 20, and the Tigers never looked back. Jade Rhodes 13th dinger of the year came in the fifth, and Auburn added two more runs the sixth inning. But it wasn't just the hitting that pushed the Tigers to 30-2 (4-0 SEC). Lexi Davis was in control of the game all night, allowing just five Kentucky hits while improving to 13-0 on the season. Saturday, March 21, the Tigers and Wildcats will meet twice, first at 3 p.m, and again at 6 p.m.

Softball makes history with top-10 ranking

March 17

For the first time in the program’s history, Auburn has made the first top-10 ranking with their 26-2 record.

Softball sweeps Ole Miss

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 16

The first SEC series of the year couldn't have gone any better for the Auburn softball team. The Tigers mercy ruled the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi, on Monday, March 16, by a score of 10-2. Auburn sent three homers over the fence on the day, including back-to-back shots from Branndi Melero and Haley Fagan in the third, putting the Tigers up 4-0.

Softball wins first SEC series

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 15

Auburn softball’s early success continued into conference play this weekend, as the Tigers took their first SEC series of the year with their second straight win over Ole Miss on Sunday, March 15. The Tigers wrapped up the series with a 7-3 win over the Rebels.

Softball beats Ole Miss for first SEC victory

March 14

In the softball team’s first SEC season match, the No. 12 Tigers defeated the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Saturday night, March 14. The on and off rain couldn’t stop the offense, which dominated throughout the game, calling the run rule at 14-3.

Softball previews first SEC opponent

March 13

Lauren Christopher At a 23-2 record, the Tigers have brought their softball program to new heights as a powerhouse so far in the 2015 season. Most opponents have been breezy for the team, which now stands twelfth in the NCAA rankings, recently taking down number 13, Arizona, but the stigma connected with an SEC against SEC match brings pressure for Auburn’s performance. The team is set to compete against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday night, March 14, who not only shares conferences with Auburn, but also the experience of a new coach. Head coach Clint Myers said, “They’ve got some things that they’re trying to change for this weekend.

Softball defeats Troy in second competition

March 11

It was only a two-run game for the Tigers on Wednesday, March 11, against Troy, but two was all they needed to seal the victory, allowing no runs from the Trojans. Coming back into Alabama from sunny Fullerton, California with three out of five game wins, the Tiger’s were in great shape to battle the Trojans for the second time this season, even if they still aren’t back at Jane B.

Junior Emily Carosone was named the 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 USA Softball Collegiate National Player of the Week

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | March 10

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.

Emily Carosone #5 hits ball. Auburn vs Georgia State in Auburn, AL on Feb 12, 2015. Emily Enfinger | Photo Editor

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.