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Auburn softball adjusts weekend schedule

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 18

After positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the Charlotte program, Auburn softball has added No. 13 Florida State to this weekend's schedule, the program announced in a release on Thursday.

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Transfer guard Zep Jasper commits to Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | March 18

Bruce Pearl and Auburn basketball picked up a commitment from transfer guard Zep Jasper on Thursday. The guard averaged 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 19 games this past season for the College of Charleston.

Auburn's offense embracing change to start spring

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | March 17

“Change is difficult, change is hard to go through, but sometimes if you take advantage of it, on the other side of change it can present opportunity,” Nix said. “And I think that’s what we have right now, we have a great opportunity with our new staff and we’re all excited.”

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Report: Jamal Johnson entering transfer portal

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | March 17

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson has reportedly entered the transfer portal. Stockrisers' Jake Weingarten first reported the news.

Miller leads Tigers to victory in Music City

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | March 16

After the threat of severe weather forced Auburn to move Tuesday's game against Lipscomb to the Music City, the Tigers poured on nine runs in Nashville. Tyler Miller's four RBI and multi-homer day led the charge in a 9-7 Auburn victory.

Wednesday softball game against Alabama State canceled

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 16

Auburn softball will have to wait a little longer for its next game as Wednesday's contest against Alabama State has been canceled because of forecasted severe weather.

Auburn begins first spring practice under Harsin

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | March 16

Monday marked the beginning of spring practice for Auburn and the first practices under new head coach Bryan Harsin. "We are all excited about that," Harsin said.

Report: Harsin's contract a six-year deal for $5.25 million per year

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 15

Bryan Harsin has signed a six-year contract with Auburn that will pay him an average of $5.25 million per year, according to documents released to ESPN on Monday.

Candelino and Prohaska earn SEC Weekly honors

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | March 15

Olivia Candelino and Maddie Prohaska were awarded SEC weekly honors after their performances in Auburn's win over Georgia on Saturday. Candelino was named SEC Freshman of the Week and Prohaska was tabbed SEC Defensive Player of the Week.

Auburn softball swept by Alabama

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | March 14

Auburn fell on Sunday, 4-2, ultimately getting swept by Alabama in the weekend series. We're young, but we're going to learn," Dean said. "We're going to get better. What excites me is how good we're going to be by the end of the season."

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Auburn fails to sweep Little Rock, losing 12-6 on Sunday

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | March 14

After winning the first two games of the series against Little Rock, Auburn failed to complete the sweep on Sunday, losing 12-6 to the Trojans. “We really wanted to finish it off today and earn a sweep in the series," said head coach Butch Thompson.

Auburn defeats Georgia for Hoppa’s 250th win

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | March 13

Auburn soccer secured a three-game season sweep of the Georgia Bulldogs in a 1-0 win at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Saturday. The victory was Karen Hoppa’s 250th career win as the Auburn Tigers head coach.

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Auburn's bats quiet in loss to Alabama

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 13

Auburn and Alabama squared off in a pitcher’s duel Saturday, but the Crimson Tide ultimately came away with the 4-1 victory. “We were swinging at balls in our third at-bat that were nowhere near the zone," Dean said. "And I know that we’re better than that.”