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Auburn prepares for road series at Alabama: 'The time is now'

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | April 14

“These games are big,” Thompson said. “Every time you wake up, you have something to play for. Now is the time. It’s not waiting another week or two. We understand that. Our players understand that we have to play better, our backs are against the wall."

Bats power Auburn to 7-3 win over Georgia Tech

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 13

Auburn ended a five-game skid with a 7-3 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. "Much-needed win for us," head coach Butch Thompson said.

Auburn blanks Alabama State in 5-0 win

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | April 13

Behind Maddie Penta’s dominant outing and a trio of Auburn hits in the bottom of the third, the Tigers defeated Alabama State 5-0.

Former 5-star Walker Kessler commits to Auburn

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | April 12

Bruce Pearl reeled in a big fish on Monday with the commitment of former 5-star forward Walker Kessler.

Harsin and Bobo look to bring the tight end position back to Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 12

“The whole tight end group, we are excited to be in a physical down-hill offense. It fits us better,” Deal said. “It’s really cool for a hybrid-type player like a tight end.” 

10-run first dooms Auburn in loss to Mississippi State

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | April 11

Auburn dropped the final game of their three-game series against Mississippi State 19-10 on Sunday. “I think they got a message loud and clear that things have to improve," Thompson said.

Auburn wins first SEC series with 3-1 win over Texas A&M

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | April 11

Auburn softball won its first SEC series of the season with a 3-1 win over Texas A&M on Sunday.  "Today, we had some nice timely hits," Dean said. "We made them make adjustments and that opened some things up for us."

Shaun Shivers ready for more aggressive, downhill running scheme

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 11

“It’s more downhill, more attacking the defense,” Shivers said. “I feel like that is more our style here, as running backs. That’s what I do, run downhill. This is what best fits me.” 

Pitching the difference in Auburn's 7-2 loss to Bulldogs

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | April 11

Auburn dropped the second game of its three-game series against Mississippi State on Saturday, losing 7-2.  “Jack was great last week," said head coach Butch Thompson. “I thought both days here we just threw a couple of bad pitches, and they hit them and launched them.”

'I just want to be known as an athlete'

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 11

Sam Armas became the first player in Auburn wheelchair basketball history to score 1,000 career points last season, but he said the team is still fighting for respect and exposure on campus. 

Experience is key for Tashawn Manning and Auburn offensive line

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | April 10

With everyone returning, Auburn's offensive line is starting to get more comfortable. “I feel good about this group,” Tashawn Manning said. “We got a bunch of hard workers. We are going to get this thing done.

Wooten returns to LB room with high hopes

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | April 10

Linebacker Chandler Wooten is taking advantage of opportunities in spring practice after opting out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns.  "I’m not where I want to be yet, so I’m trying to get better every day,” Wooten said.

J.J. Pegues moving to defensive line

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 10

Auburn football head coach Bryan Harsin announced Saturday that tight end J.J. Pegues is moving to the defensive line.  "I think the position for J.J. is going to be a good fit," Harsin said. 

Auburn's rally not enough in 'tough' loss to Mississippi State

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | April 10

“Another tough, tough game where we battled to the end," said head coach Butch Thompson. "We came from behind and tied the ballgame, and then pretty unfortunate how we wound up giving up the winning run to Mississippi State tonight.” 

Offense leads the way in win over No. 25 Texas A&M

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 10

Auburn bounced back from a three-game skid with a 6-2 win over No. 25 Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, on Friday. “It was a good start,” said head coach Mickey Dean. "Our first three or four batters did a real nice of working the counts and seeing a lot of pitches."

Transfer guard Wendell Green Jr. commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | April 9

Auburn and head coach Bruce Pearl received some good news on Friday as Eastern Kentucky guard Wendell Green Jr. committed. Green averaged 15.8 points, five assists and 3.4 rebounds per game as a freshman at EKU. 

Auburn 'looking to play a great series' against Mississippi State

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | April 9

The last time Auburn and Mississippi State met on the baseball diamond was in Omaha, Nebraska, in the 2019 College World Series.  “I don’t think we’re looking for revenge. We’re looking to play a great series,” Thompson said.

Inside linebackers 'buy-in' to Schmedding's system

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 9

Jeff Schmedding inherited a talented tandem of Zakoby McClain and Owen Pappoe when he came to Auburn as the inside linebackers coach. He's seen them, and the group as a whole "buy-in" during the spring.