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No. 22 Auburn takes down Wofford 93-62 ahead of Houston showdown

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 11

No. 22 Auburn took down Wofford 92-63 on Tuesday night. Now the attention turns to Sunday as the Tigers take on No. 1 Houston.

Tigers hope to start 3-0 as Wofford visits Neville Arena

By Cooper Desloge | Sports Writer | November 11

Coming off a 2-0 start to the Steven Pearl era, Auburn returns to action Tuesday at Neville Arena to host Wofford.

Josiah Gilbert at practice on the driving range.

More than a swing: The mechanics of golf

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 10

Despite its reputation as a hobby for Florida retirees or wealthy businessmen, golf is quite a difficult sport to play competitively. Driving the ball down the range takes strength and power, and putting takes focus and precision. While the swing looks like one fluid motion, there’s so much more that goes into the movement. In a recent interview, Auburn golfer Josiah Gilbert broke down the basic mechanics of a golf swing and how each factor plays into his game.

The Auburn Women's Basketball team high fives Alabama state after Auburn wins the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Nov. 8, 2025.

Tigers aim for third straight win as Vickers builds team chemistry

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | November 10

Auburn women’s basketball will look to win its third straight game to open the season Monday night against UNC Greensboro.

The Tigers' offense shines but ultimately comes up short

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

A much improved Auburn offensive performance still comes up short in overtime against the Commodores. The Tigers offense achieved their conference high 38-points while collecting an amazing 563 yards of total offense on the day.

Heartbreak in Nashville: Vanderbilt outlasts Auburn in 45-38 overtime shootout

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 8

Although the Tigers’ offense improved, this time it was the defense that proved costly in No. 16 Vanderbilt’s 45-38 overtime win over Auburn.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Sports Staff | November 8

Auburn is set to face No. 16 Vanderbilt this weekend in FirstBank Stadium. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup:

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Steady serving can't save the Tigers in 3-0 loss to Texas A&M

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | November 7

Auburn volleyball battled hard, steadily raising their hitting percentage and consistent serving, but couldn’t overcome the Texas A&M squad, falling 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-21) Friday night in Neville Arena. Freshman Greer Chambless turned in the best performance of her young career, hitting .545 ...

Get to know: No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Cooper Desloge | Sports Writer | November 7

For years, Vanderbilt football was the one game the rest of the SEC would circle on their schedule — not as a challenge, but as a confidence booster. It was a chance to rack up stats and give backups some playing time. Those days, however, are long gone.

Tigers face Kennesaw State in final exhibition tune-up before spring season

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | November 7

This Saturday, Auburn baseball will go on the road to face Kennesaw State in its final exhibition game.

Durkin takes the helm as Auburn faces No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | November 7

This Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, the Auburn Tigers will face the Vanderbilt Commodores in their first game under interim head coach DJ Durkin following Hugh Freeze’s dismissal earlier this week.

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Who could and should be Auburn's next head coach?

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7

I have decided to go through each of the top names surrounding the coaching search and give them a rating on the likeliness that Auburn would want to and be able to hire them along with how good I think the hire would be by giving them a rating on their quality.

Auburn downs Merrimack 95-57 in its second game of the Stephen Pearl era

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 6

Auburn earned its second win of the Steven Pearl era, this time in more dominant fashion. The Tigers won 95-57 with outstanding defense and versatile scoring.

Tigers seek 2-0 start, facing Alabama State in home pener

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | November 6

Auburn women’s basketball will be hosting Alabama State for its home opener at 1 p.m. CT on Nov. 8 in Neville Arena. The Tigers aim to carry the momentum from their overtime win against Charlotte into their first home appearance under new head coach Larry Vickers.

Auburn volleyball looks for first ranked win of season

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | November 6

Auburn women’s volleyball is starting a tough two-game stretch this weekend with No. 6 Texas A&M coming to town. The Tigers have won three of their past four matches heading into this top-10 matchup and hope to get back in the win column after a recent loss to Georgia.

Auburn looks to make a statement versus Merrimack

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | November 6

Auburn had some serious struggles and growing pains Monday night against Bethune-Cookman and will look to get back on its feet as it hosts Merrimack.

Auburn football to host a home-and-home with Notre Dame

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

Auburn football will play Notre Dame in a home-and-home matchup in the 2027 and 2028 seasons as part of its non-conference schedule, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. The 2027 game will be hosted by Notre Dame in South Bend, and the 2028 matchup will be hosted by Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium.