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Auburn offense explodes in big wins over Illinois-Chicago
In Saturday’s doubleheader against the University of Illinois-Chicago, Auburn’s offense dominated the games. The Tigers combined for 25 runs and 28 hits on the day.
Auburn's pitching dials in, sweeps Saturday's double header
By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | February 16Auburn took to Moore Field Saturday for the second day of the Plainsman Invitational, taking on Alabama State and UNC-Wilmington in a double-header. The Tigers dominated defensively in both games, allowing only 2 hits.
Shorthanded Auburn can’t overcome hot-shooting Missouri in 85-73 loss
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 15Auburn was already without Isaac Okoro after it was announced that he would not play after the hamstring injury he suffered against Alabama earlier in the week. Already down a man against Missouri and facing a 13-point deficit at halftime, things got worse when Devan Cambridge was ejected in the second ...
Auburn struggles at home, falls to No. 2 Florida
By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 15The Tigers hosted the Florida Gators on Friday night, and after many mistakes and missed opportunities, Auburn fell to the Gators, 197.875-194.750. Auburn’s young gymnastics squad looked rusty tonight, and after a light practice week, Auburn head coach Jeff Graba knows that will not be the plan moving ...
Auburn erases 7-run deficit, sweeps Valentine's Day doubleheader
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 15“This team is not going to be for the faint of heart or for the fair-weathered fans,” Dean said. “You’re going to have to learn to live with them and fight with them.”
Auburn baseball notches Opening Day win over Illinois-Chicago
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 15Auburn won its season opener in front of the home crowd Friday night.
With or without Okoro, No. 11 Auburn not looking past Mizzou
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 14After having four of the last five games go into overtime, and with starters Danjel Purifoy, and Isaac Okoro recovering from illness and injury respectively, the Tigers will look to stay afloat and extend their winning streak Saturday at Missouri. Missouri is sitting at 11-13 and 3-8 in the SEC, ...
Tigers fall, 79-53, at No. 1 South Carolina
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | February 13Robyn Benton scored 15 points and Unique Thompson added 12, but Auburn fell on the road to No. 1 South Carolina 79-53 Thursday night at Colonial Life Arena. Thompson, who also grabbed eight rebounds, fell two boards short of tying the Auburn all-time double-double record. To open the game, South Carolina ...
Auburn softball loses home opener for first time in program history
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | February 13"We didn’t do much of anything right tonight.”
Okoro, Wiley lead No. 11 Auburn past Alabama, 95-91, for third straight OT win
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 12For the third straight game, Auburn found itself tied after regulation. And for the third straight game, it walked away with a victory. Freshman Isaac Okoro scored 19 points, Austin Wiley had 18, a career-high 17 rebounds and five blocks, and No. 11 Auburn held on to beat rival Alabama 95-91 in ...
Auburn announces 2020 homecoming game
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 12Auburn football announced Wednesday that its homecoming game for the 2020 season will be on Sept. 26. against Southern Miss. The game will be the 24th all-time meeting between the Tigers and Golden Eagles. Southern Miss was Auburn’s homecoming game two seasons ago on Sept. 29, 2018. With 4:27 ...
Auburn announces sale of alcohol to public at Plainsman Park
By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | February 12Previously, alcohol was available in Plainsman Park only to premium ticket holders.
Mickey Dean proud of Auburn's bounce-back during opening weekend, ready for 6-game home stand
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 12After starting its season off 3-2 in Clearwater, Florida, Auburn softball prepares for the challenge of this weekend’s Plainsman Invitational. And – according to head coach Mickey Dean – the ceiling for this year’s team has become clearer in the eyes of the coaching staff. Dean said, if ...
No. 11 Auburn seeking redemption against Alabama in Iron Bowl rematch
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 11Looking to extend its six-game winning streak, No. 11 Auburn hosts in-state rival Alabama Wednesday night inside Auburn Arena. After Saturday’s thrilling, overtime victory over then-No. 18 LSU, Auburn (21-2, 8-2 SEC) moved into first place in the Southeastern Conference and clinched its third ...
Gymnastics coach Jeff Graba giving Tigers a breather as SEC slate trudges on
By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 11"I think we are good enough to beat anyone in the country, but we have to be on our game."
Auburn falls just short at Alabama
By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | February 10TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Auburn squandered a late lead and ultimately failed to grab its third SEC win of the season, falling at Alabama, 68-64. Auburn had the advantage for most of the game, but the Crimson Tide took the lead with 1:24 left. The Tigers' head coach blamed defense. "There were times ...
Auburn softball drops Sunday contest vs. Illinois
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 9Despite a strong pitching performance by Ashlee Swindle in which she only allowed one earned run, Auburn lost 2-0 in its final game of the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday. The first three innings saw a combined four base runners and two hits, where both hits belonged to ...
Tigers use two fourth-inning comebacks to sweep Saturday
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | February 9"A lot of people are playing important roles. I loved it."
McCormick’s game-winner in OT lifts Auburn over No. 18 LSU
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 8It seemed as if the ball bounced around the rim for an eternity. What ensued was the most fitting end to a dramatic display of Southeastern Conference basketball between the conference’s two top dogs. J’ Von McCormick hit the floater, that proved to be the game-clinching basket, with ...