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Auburn bass fishing team suspended until 2022

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 28

Auburn University’s bass fishing team has been suspended until the end of the year as a result of alleged violations of the school’s COVID-19 travel and event policy, per a letter from Campus Recreation.

Jacqui Pearl reflects on her Auburn journey

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | March 28

While the Plains are quiet this March, Jacqui Pearl recently spoke with The Plainsman and shared her side of the story on the Pearl's journey to Auburn and the Tigers' run to the Final Four and beyond. 

Auburn swept in doubleheader by Kentucky, falls to 0-6 in SEC play

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | March 28

Auburn dropped both games of its doubleheader against Kentucky on Saturday and was swept for the second straight weekend. “I know it’s tough, but we’re going to be okay,” Thompson said. “I think this is going to be a real test of the character of our program."

Auburn equestrian wins third consecutive SEC Championship

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | March 27

Auburn equestrian clinched its third consecutive SEC Championship with a 15-5 win in Saturday's meet against Georgia. "This team has been an amazing team and I can't talk about them enough," said head coach Greg Williams. 

Auburn topples Crimson Tide for 2-1 win in Tuscaloosa

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | March 27

“Really proud of our team,” said head coach Karen Hoppa. “Last fall we felt like we let one get away at home against Alabama, and the girls really wanted to have this opportunity to have a second chance." 

Auburn drops second game against Missouri

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | March 27

“We just have to put it all together,” Dean said. “Our defense was shaky at the beginning. It was a tough day for the pitchers. We gave up seven walks and a home run. We’ve got to be sharper there.” 

How Maddie Prohaska came to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 27

At just 17-years-old Maddie Prohaska made her first career start for Auburn soccer. Here's the story of how the talented freshman goalkeeper graduated high school early and came to the Plains.

Auburn's ninth-inning comeback not enough against Kentucky

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | March 27

Auburn faced Kentucky on Friday evening in the Tigers' first home series of SEC play. After facing an hour-long rain delay in the fifth inning, Kentucky rained on Auburn’s parade in an extra-inning affair, winning 8-6.

Auburn falls in extra innings to Missouri

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | March 26

No. 24 Auburn came up short on the road against No. 18 Missouri in a 2-1 extra-innings loss on Friday. "Each team had a home run," Dean said. "Each team had great pitching. Each team had great defense. The difference is that they moved one runner, she scored. We didn’t move any.” 

Observations and notes from Auburn's latest spring practice

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | March 26

"Today was about operation and execution,” Harsin said. “That is it. Simple as that. It's about who can operate and execute. We saw guys that can do that.”

Casey Mize Film Room: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | March 25

Former Auburn standout Casey Mize was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft and was called up during the 2020 season. Despite showing flashes of potential, Mize still has work to do.   As the 2021 season draws closer, here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from Mize's rookie year.

Derick Hall feels defense is going in 'right direction'

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | March 24

Even with all of the changes made to the defense, edge rusher Derick Hall feels it's going in 'the right direction.'

Carlson excited to return after graduating

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | March 24

"Had one or two kicks gone the other way, I think I could’ve been the top guy in the nation,” Carlson said. “For me, it’s not about focusing on last year. I’m going to carry some stuff: The positives, the confidence, into this year and really seek after that goal again.”

Auburn's game against South Alabama postponed

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | March 23

Auburn’s Tuesday night game against South Alabama has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Tigers and South Alabama will work with the Montgomery Biscuits in establishing a reschedule date.

JT Thor declaring for NBA Draft with option to return to Auburn

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | March 23

Auburn forward JT Thor declared for the 2021 NBA Draft with the option to return to school on Tuesday.

Auburn gymnastics headed to Tuscaloosa Regional seeded No. 15

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | March 22

Auburn gymnastics has earned the No. 15 seed and will compete at the Tuscaloosa Regionals, announced by the NCAA on Monday.  “It’s very exciting to be able to go to regionals,” said junior Derrian Gobourne. “We didn’t get that chance last year and this is a very talented team so I’m very excited. You never know what could happen.”

Mike Bobo transforming Auburn's offense

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | March 22

“With the whole staff, we are able to get a lot of ideas about what direction we want to go,” Bobo said. “It is going to be a fluid process, we are still trying to figure out the players that we have and the talent we have offensively.”

Defense going 'fast and furious' through spring practice

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | March 22

“It’s been a fast and furious last couple of months,” Mason said. “Heading into practice number four, getting ready for a fast and furious practice, as we get ready to hit a little bit, do a little red zone and goal line.”