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Everything Steven Pearl said after Auburn's 88-66 win over Illinois State

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 3

Auburn took down Illinois State on Thursday night to advance to the NIT championship game, and head coach Steven Pearl has plenty to say following the victory.

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No. 18 Tigers open homestand with much-needed win over Arkansas

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | April 3

The No. 18 Auburn Tigers grabbed a 10-2 win against the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks in Plainsman Park on Thursday, securing a much-needed win after going 0-4 on the road.

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No. 1 Auburn routs Illinois State, clinches program's first NIT championship berth

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 3

The Auburn Tigers are headed to the NIT championship for the first time in program history, as they defeated Illinois State 88-66 on Thursday night in Indianapolis.

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Auburn sinks 12 threes, punches ticket to NIT title game

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 3

It was raining 3-pointers at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, as Auburn punched its first-ever ticket to the NIT championship, taking down Illinois State 88-66.

AUBURN, AL - MAY 14 - NCAA Tournament - during Round 3 of the Auburn Regional at Auburn University Club in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

No. 1 Auburn aims to finish strong after near misses

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | April 2

No. 1 Auburn heads into this week looking to build on an already dominant season and snap its streak of runner-up finishes. Despite consistently placing near the top of the leaderboard, Auburn will be aiming to turn those strong performances into a win.

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Plainsman Picks: NIT Semifinal vs. Illinois State

By Sports Staff | April 2

Auburn is set to face Illinois State on Thursday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) semifinals. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup.

No. 18 Auburn to host No. 17 Arkansas in key top-20 SEC showdown

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | April 1

Following a rough spell for both teams, No. 18 Auburn baseball is set for a three-game series against No. 17 Arkansas, commencing Thursday night inside Plainsman Park.

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No. 1 Auburn to face Illinois State in NIT semifinals

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 1

The Auburn Tigers sit just one win away from the NIT championship, and it all starts on Thursday night against Illinois State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Get to know: Illinois State

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 1

Top-seeded Auburn heads to Indianapolis on Thursday for a semifinal matchup in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) against an unfamiliar opponent in Illinois State.

Tahaad Pettiford celebrates after a call was made from the referee in Auburn's favor during the game against South Carolina on Jan. 17, 2026 in Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

COLUMN | Last season was unforgettable, this season is still worth appreciating

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 1

I’m going to remember last year’s Final Four run in the Alamo City for the rest of my life. I’ll probably tell my kids about it. I’ll admit, watching Auburn basketball this year was tough at times, but it made me realize why the legendary moments we saw in 2025 are so special and, honestly, made me cherish them even more. But that’s all in the past, and it’s time for this year’s team to finish its story.

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No. 18 Auburn drops fourth straight with loss at No. 3 Georgia Tech

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | March 31

No. 18 Auburn has had a week to forget, as the Tigers were swept by Alabama and then run-ruled 13-3 in eight innings by No. 3 Georgia Tech at Russ Chandler Stadium.

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No. 23 Auburn upsets No. 7 LSU, outpaced by No. 16 South Carolina

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer | March 30

The Tigers went 1-1 against No. 7 LSU and No. 16 South Carolina on the Plains this weekend.

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No. 5 Auburn drops fifth straight SEC game in 3-1 loss to Alabama

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 29

Auburn’s offensive struggles continued Sunday afternoon, as the No. 5 Tigers fell to rival Alabama 3-1, completing a sweep for the Crimson Tide.

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Auburn softball unable to avoid sweep, falls to Missouri in series finale

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 29

Auburn softball continued its recent skid on Sunday afternoon, falling to Missouri 6-4 in the series finale at Jane B. Moore Field, marking its sixth consecutive SEC loss.

No. 5 Auburn's slide continues, drops series to Alabama

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 28

No. 5 Auburn continued its slide, falling 3-2 to Alabama, marking its fourth loss in its last five games.

Nasr, Auburn men's swim and dive takes 17th place at NCAA Championships

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 28

Auburn men’s swim and dive competed at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta this week, finishing 15th overall and tallying 55 total points.

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Auburn’s late rally falls short in series-clinching loss to Missouri

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | March 28

Auburn softball played a gritty game Saturday afternoon, persevering and fighting back from a tough start but ultimately coming up short in a 6-3 loss to Missouri.

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 08 - Auburn’s Avery Glynn during the game between the #3 Auburn Tigers and the #2 South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn University Equestrian Center in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Photo by Olivia Amason/Auburn Tigers

No. 1 Auburn equestrian team drops SEC semifinal matchup vs. No. 4 Texas A&M

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 28

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers’ equestrian team saw their SEC championship run come to an end Friday night, dropping their semifinal matchup to the No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies, 11–8. It was the team’s second loss to the Aggies in three matchups this season. The three-point loss is Auburn’s largest margin of defeat this season and the team’s third defeat of the year.

No. 5 Auburn struggles offensively in 11-1 loss to Alabama

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 27

No. 5 Auburn baseball dropped its first game against rival Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Friday night, marking its third straight SEC loss.

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Auburn offense silenced by Missouri pitching in 3-0 loss to open series

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 27

A sluggish performance at the plate plagued Auburn softball in its first game of the weekend against Missouri, falling 3-0 to the visiting Tigers at Jane B. Moore Field on Friday night.