Softball

Ryan Tella watches a fly ball as he runs to third base against Belmont March 11. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Tella shines bright in first year

By Callie Ward / WRITER | April 5

Auburn baseball's Ryan Tella may not be from a small town, but after his first year at Auburn, he's finally gotten into the swing of things.

Auburn softball falls to Alabama Tuesday in doubleheader

By Callie Ward / WRITER | March 28

The No. 24 Tigers fell to 24-11 on the year and 3-7 in conference play.

Assistant softball coach Mark Ryal brings experiences from the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Contributed by Media Relations)

Ryal contributes to softball success

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

Mark Ryal has a plethora of playing experience from his days in Major Leauge Baseball. Ryal has used this experience to help improve the Auburn Tigers softball team in his four seasons as an assistant coach.

Auburn digs in for War Eagle Classic

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 8

The Auburn softball team went 2-3 overall in the five-game Citrus Classic this weekend in Orlando, Fla.

Junior utility player Brooke Lathan, No. 2, slides into home plate during Auburn's matchup against Appalachian State University Sunday afternoon. The call was out on Lathan, but the Tigers beat the Mountaineers 6-2. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball stays perfect

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | March 1

After its victory over Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, Auburn's softball team will head to Orlando, Fla., this weekend for the Citrus Classic with a perfect 14-0 record.

Senior pitcher Lauren Schmalz winds up against Oklahoma State University Feb. 17 in Auburn. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Schmalz defers success

By Heather Allen / WRITER | March 1

Senior pitcher Lauren Schmalz is doing her part to lead the Tigers to an undefeated season by dominating opponents from the mound.

Junior utility player Brooke Lathan slides into home plate during Auburn's matchup against Appalachian State University Sunday afternoon. The call was out on Lathan, but the Tigers beat the Mountaineers 6-2. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball looks to improve in four-game stretch

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

After being voted third in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Auburn softball team is meeting expectations.

Auburn softball defeats Appalachian State

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | February 13

The Auburn softball team battled through the cold to defeat Appalachian State 6-2 Sunday afternoon in the last game of the Tiger Invitational.

Auburn softball continues winning at Tiger Invitational

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | February 12

The Auburn Tigers took down Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne 2-0 Saturday afternoon in the Tiger Invitational, keeping their undefeated seasonalive.

Auburn softball defeats Wright State, Bowling Green

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | February 11

The Auburn softball team swept the second day of the Tiger Invitational Friday as it defeated Wright State 12-4 and Bowling Green 10-2 at Jane B. Moore Field

Auburn softball wins season opener against Alabama State

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 10

Auburn softball held its season opener Thursday night at Jane B. Moore field against Alabama State.

Sophomore Morgan Estell takes batting practice the week leading up to the season opener. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball looks to build off 2011

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn softball team opens its season Thursday against the Alabama State Hornets.

AU softball eliminated from regionals by BYU

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | May 26

The 21st-ranked Tigers were eliminated Friday night from the NCAA Seattle Regional after a 4-3 Brigham Young victory, the result of five Auburn errors.After falling to BYU Thursday, 2-1, the Tigers needed victories in both of Friday's games to advance in the tournament.