Sports

Auburn and Johnson narrowly escape Missouri

By Noah Griffith | Sports Reporter | January 26

On Tuesday night in Columbia, Auburn felt the pressure of being the No. 1 team for the first time in school history, narrowly escaping Missouri 55-54.

Kentucky's strong finish too much for Tigers

By Jacob Waters | Sports Reporter | January 25

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn held a fourth-quarter lead, but Kentucky finished on a 20-4 run to beat the Tigers 67-55 on Tuesday.

Tigers look to end six-game losing skid against Kentucky

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | January 25

Auburn attempting to earn first conference win under Johnnie Harris against ailing Kentucky.

Top-ranked Auburn takes on Missouri for first test as No. 1

By Nic Young | Sports Writer | January 25

Auburn will take on Missouri Tuesday night, facing its first test as the top-ranked team in the nation.

COLUMN | Auburn Arena built for able-bodied students

By Noah Griffith | Sports Reporter | January 25

The success of Auburn basketball is the talk around campus this year, and it is arguably the most exciting thing going on in Auburn. In the poll on Monday morning, Auburn claimed its first No. 1 ranking in school history. This is historic, and disabled students are not able to be there to witness it.

Page 8 | Pearl: 'Withstand the storm'

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer and Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | January 25

Bruce Pearl knows there are challenges ahead, and Henry Zimmer gives insight on what’s to come. Also this week, Michael Floyd, vice president of the Auburn Jungle, talks fan dedication.

Two Tigers earn SEC honors

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 24

Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith Jr. were given SEC honors following their performances last week, the conference announced Monday.

History made: Auburn No. 1 in latest rankings

By Henry Zimmer | Assistant Sports Editor | January 24

There's a new No. 1 in town — the Auburn Tigers.

Suite 1111 | Bruceland: Auburn's new student housing

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Henry Zimmer | Assistant Sports Editor | January 24

Whether you say Bruceland, Pearlville or Jungle City, it is likely here to stay. Henry Zimmer shares what students did to prepare for Auburn's game against Kentucky and how that energy followed them in the Arena.

Auburn women drop fifth straight conference game and fall to visiting Tide

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | January 23

Auburn women’s basketball hosted the Alabama Crimson Tide to round out a busy weekend of sports on the Plains. Auburn ultimately fell 72-64 to the visiting Tide.

Banner revealed for Joe Ciampi, Auburn's winningest basketball coach

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | January 23

Prior to the Auburn women’s basketball on Sunday afternoon, a ceremony was held to honor coach Joe Ciampi and unveil a banner for him in Auburn Arena.

Auburn comes back to defeat No. 12 Kentucky in packed Auburn Arena

By Henry Zimmer | Assistant Sports Editor | January 22

Led by Walker Kessler's 19 points, No. 2 Auburn defeated No. 12 Kentucky 80-71 at Auburn Arena after a rough first half Saturday.

Auburn rounds out coaching staff after Derek Mason steps down

By Noah Griffith | Sports Reporter | January 22

Head coach Bryan Harsin announced several defensive coaching changes Saturday morning, including the promotion of former assistant coach Jeff Schmedding to defensive coordinator.

Tigers take down Iowa State, earn second-highest team score in program history

By Emily Porch | Sports Writer | January 22

The No. 7 Auburn Tigers defeated the Iowa State Cyclones at Auburn Arena Friday night with a season-high final score of 197.350 to 195.575.

Bruceland: Auburn's new student housing

By Henry Zimmer | Assistant Sports Editor | January 21

As most of Auburn’s campus lay asleep, a few brave students braced the cold morning weather Friday morning and started setting up their new home. This new development of student housing is called Bruceland.