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Auburn softball set for early-season test at Mary Nutter Classic

By Gunner Norene | Sports Editor | February 19

Auburn softball is back in action this weekend, and the Tigers will face their toughest test of the season at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

STARKVILLE, MS - FEBRUARY 18 - Auburn's Elyjah Freeman (6) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, MS on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Hubbard’s historic night powers Mississippi State past Auburn

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 18

The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team lost its fifth straight game in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday night.

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Auburn seeking to defend its pride in Tiger matchup against Mizzou

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 18

The Auburn Tigers will be facing the Missouri Tigers in Columbus, Missouri, on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CST. Auburn and Mizzou are both in the midst of conference losing streaks, and are effectively fighting for pride at this point in the season. Auburn will have to play very well on defense as well as be diligent to not commit fouls in order to stay in the match. A win would mark Auburn's third straight victory against Mizzou, and snap a 13 game long losing streak in road conference matches.

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Auburn looks to snap four-game skid in road test at Mississippi State

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 18

Auburn looks to get back on track, taking on Mississippi State.

Auburn’s bats go quiet in 8-0 loss to Cincinnati

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 17

Following its opening weekend sweep of Youngstown State, No. 9 Auburn was unable to keep its winning ways alive, falling 8-0 to Cincinnati.

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No. 9 Auburn hosts Cincinnati after opening weekend sweep

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 16

After sweeping Youngstown State during opening weekend, No. 9 Auburn returns to Plainsman Park on Tuesday evening to take on Cincinnati.

Duhon’s career-high 23 points not enough in Auburn’s loss at Texas A&M

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | February 16

The Auburn Tigers were unable to slow a hot-shooting Texas A&M team, falling 81-63 on Sunday afternoon at Reed Arena.

Auburn swim and dive heads to Knoxville as SEC title contender

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 15

The historically dominant Auburn Tigers swim and dive team will head to Knoxville, Tennessee, this Saturday to participate in the 2026 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Auburn softball dominates War Eagle Classic

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 15

After posting an impressive 4-1 record in the NFCA Leadoff Classic to open the year, including a 10-5 victory over No. 9 Clemson, the Tigers swept all five of their games at the War Eagle Classic hosted in Auburn this past weekend.

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Auburn seeking first ever win in College Station amidst month-long winning drought

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 15

This Sunday, the Auburn Tigers (13-12, 2-9) will fight to put an end to their six-game losing streak against the Texas A&M Aggies (9-11, 2-9) on the road and earn their third conference win of the season. The game will take place on Feb. 12 at Reed Arena at 5 p.m. CST. A win would mark Auburn's first ever win in College Station and Auburn's third straight win over the Aggies.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - FEBRUARY 14 - Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #21 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

Auburn continues to struggle, falling to No. 21 Arkansas

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | February 14

In a Valentine's Day heartbreaker, the Auburn Tigers (14-11, 5-7) fell to the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks (19-6, 9-3) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in the two teams' second meeting of the season.

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No. 9 Auburn’s bats erupt, Tigers complete sweep of Youngstown State

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 14

After only scoring four combined runs over the first two games of the series, No. 9 Auburn’s bats exploded Saturday night, scoring 17 runs on 20 hits to secure a series sweep of Youngstown State.

Wild pitch walk-off lifts Auburn past Youngstown State, 2–1

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | February 14

The Auburn Tigers earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday afternoon at Plainsman Park

Tigers seek momentum in Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | February 14

This weekend, the Auburn Tigers will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for an SEC matchup against the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena.

Auburn golf heads to Gainesville after historic showing in Hawaii

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | February 14

Following a historic week in Hawaii filled with record-breaking performances, Auburn golf will look to replicate its success in Gainesville, Florida, at the Gator Invitational.

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Auburn gymnastics drops fifth consecutive SEC meet in Baton Rouge

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | February 13

Auburn gymnastics suffered its fifth straight SEC loss to LSU.

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Marciano shines as Auburn opens season with win over Youngstown State

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 13

After a slow start, No. 9 Auburn’s bats prevailed late in Friday night’s season opener, securing a 2-1 win over Youngstown State.

No. 9 Auburn opens season Friday at Plainsman Park

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 13

After 251 days since Auburn baseball suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Super Regionals against Coastal Carolina, the Tigers will take the field at Plainsman Park to open the 2026 season.

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 Editor | 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.