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JUCO DB Roterius Torrence commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | June 6

Auburn picked up a commitment from JUCO defensive back Roterius Torrence on Sunday. The Bessemer, Alabama, native played in eight games at Hutchinson Community College during the 2020-21 season and finished with 19 solo tackles, one interception and six pass breakups.

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JT Thor staying in NBA draft, not returning to Auburn

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | June 5

JT Thor's time at Auburn has ended after one season as he will be staying in the NBA Draft, per an announcement from Auburn on Saturday.

SEC approves immediate eligibility for intraconference transfers

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | June 3

For Auburn, this allows SEC transfer athletes such as TJ Finley, K.D. Johnson, Xaria Wiggins, Donovan Kaufman and Desi Sills to become immediately eligible in their respective sports.

SEC announces kickoff time, TV for Auburn's first three games

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 27

The SEC announced the first three weeks of its football TV schedule on Thursday, and Auburn now knows the kickoff times and networks for the first three games of the Bryan Harsin era.

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Ryan Bliss earns All-SEC honors

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 25

Following the conclusion of the regular season, Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss was named to the All-SEC Second-Team and the All-Defensive Team, the conference announced Monday.

Richard Fitts named SEC Pitcher of the Week

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 25

After a career-high eight shutout innings against Missouri, Richard Fitts was named SEC Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Former LSU QB TJ Finley commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 24

Former LSU quarterback TJ Finley committed to Auburn on Monday. In his five starts, the Ponchatoula, Louisiana, native completed 80 of his 140 pass attempts and finished with 941 passing yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions.

Tigers fall in regular season finale to Missouri

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 22

Auburn will now head to Hoover, Alabama, for the SEC Tournament. 12th-seed Auburn will take on fifth-seeded Ole Miss Tuesday night.

Auburn's season ends with second loss in Tallahassee Regional

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 22

A day after putting up four runs against UCF, Auburn was held scoreless in a 1-0 loss to Kennesaw State in Saturday’s elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional.

Fitts shines in shutout victory over Missouri

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 22

In the second game in its series against Missouri, Auburn came out on top with a 3-0 victory behind the arm of Richard Fitts on Friday. The Tigers also earned the No. 12 seed in the SEC Tournament with Texas A&M's loss.

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Former Auburn pitcher Joe Beckwith passes away at 66

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 22

Joe Beckwith, former Auburn pitcher and two-time World Series champion, passed away Saturday at the age of 66, Auburn announced Saturday.

Auburn puts up 15 runs in series opening win against Missouri

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | May 21

Auburn took an early lead in Thursday’s game at Missouri and carried that momentum throughout, never giving up the lead in a 15-6 win. “We’re in postseason baseball, so there’s no other option than to come out and play good, consistent baseball," Thompson said.