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Auburn’s Ella Harrison (13) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, FL on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

Auburn softball preparing for 2026 home opener, set to host War Eagle Classic

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | February 12

Auburn softball is back on the Plains, as the Tigers are set to play six games across four days at the War Eagle Classic.

Sophomore guard Tahaad Pettiford broods after turning the ball over in Neville Arena on Feb. 10, 2026.

Auburn basketball continues its February slump with a loss to Vanderbilt

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | February 10

Despite an inspiring comeback effort by the Tigers, Auburn was unable to overcome a 15-point deficit and lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores 76-84. This is Auburn’s third straight loss, and third straight SEC loss, which doesn’t bode well for seeding in the upcoming SEC tournament.

Lauren Spencer via Auburn women's tennis on Twitter.

Auburn tennis falls in the ITA Indoor Championship

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | February 10

Auburn's women's tennis falls to top-ranked Georgia after a hard fought 4-3 loss at the ITA National Indoor Championship on the road in Evanston, Illinois.

A player is leaping to dunk a basketball while opponents and a cheering crowd are visible in a vibrant arena.

Auburn basketball hopes for a much needed win

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | February 9

Auburn Men’s Basketball will return to Neville Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 10 for what seems as a pivotal SEC matchup against the No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores, with both teams looking to rebound and get back on track after disappointing losses this weekend. The Commodores enter this game looking for a strong, bounce-back performance, while the Tigers seek to avoid back-to-back losses at home for the first time in nearly four years.

A young man in a white shirt and blue shorts is swinging a tennis racket at a flying yellow tennis ball.

Big weekend for Auburn tennis: An overview

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 9

This past weekend, both Auburn’s men’s and women’s tennis teams came away with victories.

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 07 - Auburn’s AnnaLea Adams (14) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #9 Clemson Tigers at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, FL on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

Auburn softball dominates the NFCA Leadoff Classic

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 9

The Auburn softball team started its season with a bang, taking four out of its first five games at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida. Overall, the Tigers took both games of their doubleheader on Friday, split their two games on Saturday, and capped the weekend off with a bang by winning their lone Sunday matchup.

A player in an orange basketball uniform dribbles past an opponent in a purple uniform, with a crowd visible in the background.

Auburn continues losing streak, drops contest to No. 5 LSU

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 8

In a disheartening blowout, the Auburn Tigers (13-12, 2-9) fell at home to the No. 5 LSU Tigers (22-3, 8-3) 77-44.

AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 06 - Auburn swimmer during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Georgia Bulldogs at James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, AL on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Photo by Estela Muñoz/Auburn Tigers

Auburn swim and dive closes regular season with AU Invite, turns focus to SEC Championships

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | February 8

The Auburn Tigers hosted the Auburn Invitational over the weekend as a last-chance, tune-up meet before the 2026 SEC Championships.

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 comes up short at No. 6 South Carolina, 10-9

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | February 7

No. 1 Auburn fell short 10-9 in the SEC matchup at No. 6 South Carolina after almost completing a comeback in Blythewood, South Carolina.

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

Kouvin leads Auburn to historic weekend at Amer Ari Invitational

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | February 7

Auburn dominated the field at the Amer Ari Invitational matching the NCAA scoring record in a 77-under-par victory hosted by Mauna Lani Golf Club.

Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton and Filip Jovic celebrate a defensive stop against Alabama on Feb. 7, 2026.

Alabama’s second-half surge spoils Steven Pearl’s head coaching debut in Iron Bowl of Basketball

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7

The Tigers fell in head coach Steven Pearl’s first experience in the Iron Bowl of Basketball by a score of 96-92.

Aden Holloway and Tahaad Pettiford embrace after Auburn beat Alabama on Feb. 15, 2024.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs Alabama

By Sports Staff | February 7

Auburn is set to face Alabama this weekend at Neville Arena. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup:

A gymnast in a blue and silver leotard performs on a balance beam while an audience watches, capturing the moment with a camera.

Auburn’s slow start continues in Neville Arena

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 7

The Auburn Tigers’ gymnastics team continued its slow start to the 2026 season, dropping its fourth straight meet against the unranked Kentucky Wildcats, 197.325-196.275, in Neville Arena on Friday night.

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.

Auburn and Alabama set to clash in Neville Arena

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 7

One of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports is set to make its way to Neville Arena this Saturday as first-year head coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first of two matchups this season.

Auburn Softballs wins against NC State at Jane B. Moore Field on May 2, 2025.

Auburn softball begins 2026 campaign with opening weekend in Florida

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | February 5

After a long offseason filled with new faces, the Auburn Tigers softball team is back and ready to step foot on the diamond once again. The 2026 season officially commences this weekend in the Sunshine State, where Auburn opens its year with a packed weekend full of tests.