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Auburn earns season-high road score in loss to Alabama

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 23

On Friday, No. 18 Auburn was taken down by No. 10 Alabama by a score of 196.925-195.575. Despite the loss, the Tigers improved from the previous road meets and produced their highest score on the road this season.

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Auburn volleyball cancels spring season

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 22

Auburn volleyball announced on Friday that it has canceled its spring season.

Auburn prepares for Iron Bowl of gymnastics

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 22

“Everybody is going to have to keep their head on straight,” Graba said. “It’s a tough environment, it's a tough arena and obviously it’s a tough match-up. Anywhere in the SEC is a tough match-up, but it is the Iron Bowl of gymnastics. So I’m trying to get a lot of young people to understand what that means.”

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Auburn's comeback falls short against No. 12 Kentucky

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | January 22

No. 12 Kentucky defeated Auburn 76-71 inside Auburn Arena on Thursday. “That was the best we’ve played through all four quarters,” said Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy.

Here's what Bryan Harsin said about his finalized staff

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 21

Harsin and his 10 position coaches bring a combined 168 years of on-field coaching experience, 91 bowl game appearances and 34 conference championships to the Plains. Here's what Harsin had to say about each member of his staff:

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Harsin finalizes staff with hiring of Bert Watts

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 21

On Thursday, the Tigers announced the hiring of Bert Watts as the program’s outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

Auburn suffers 'disappointing loss' to Arkansas

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 21

“We just got too complacent, too comfortable,” said freshman point guard Sharife Cooper. “We definitely can’t allow that to happen just seeing success and taking plays off. I think that was a big key factor in giving them back the lead."

Auburn looks to get revenge on Razorbacks

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 20

Auburn hits the road looking to get revenge for its loss earlier in the season against Arkansas.

Ben Madsen promoted to associate head coach

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | January 19

On Tuesday, head coach Karen Hoppa announced that assistant coach Ben Madsen has been promoted and will serve as the program’s associate head coach.

SEC releases conference schedule for baseball

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 19

After having its 2020 season cut short, Auburn baseball received some good news on Tuesday as the SEC released the conference schedule for 2021.

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Tigers fall to Gators 68-54

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | January 17

Having only eight scholarship players available and a poor shooting performance in the first half made things difficult for Auburn in Sunday's matchup with Florida. The Tigers lost 68-54 and remain winless in SEC play.

Jamien Sherwood declaring for NFL Draft

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | January 16

On Saturday, Jamien Sherwood announced via social media that he will be forgoing his senior season to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Auburn bests Kentucky 66-59

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 16

On Saturday, Auburn hosted Kentucky in front of a much smaller crowd than last year, but the outcome was the same, with the Tigers walking away with a 66-59 victory.

Auburn falls on the road to No. 8 Kentucky

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 16

“I was really happy with the team’s fight and focus tonight,” said head coach Jeff Graba. “They stayed determined throughout the whole meet. This was a tough meet because we asked a lot of some young people."

Auburn preparing for SEC showdown with Kentucky

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 15

“They’re the benchmark of our league,” Pearl said. “People will measure you on how you perform against the best. You’re playing against the premiere program in our conference, so it’s an opportunity, and it’s an honor when you’re playing against the Wildcats.”