Sports

Tigers return to the field after 21-day hiatus

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 18

“You’ve just got to be flexible, and you’ve got to be prepared for the ‘what-ifs,” Malzahn said. “That’s just part of the new normal. The teams, I’ve said this all along, that adjust and stay focused and not get caught up in all the stuff, they’re going to have an advantage, so that’s really our mindset, what it’s been."

NBA Mock Drafts: Where will Isaac Okoro land?

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | November 18

With the NBA Draft set for Wednesday night, Auburn fans will likely see Isaac Okoro drafted as a lottery pick. Here's where outlets are projecting Okoro to land.

Auburn's comeback against Arkansas falls short in 4-3 defeat

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | November 17

Auburn’s fall season ended on Tuesday with a 4-3 loss to No. 1 seed Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Unique Thompson named preseason First-Team All-SEC; Katrina McClain Award watch list

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | November 17

The list of preseason accolades for Auburn's Unique Thompson continue to grow as Thompson was named to the preseason All-SEC First-Team on Tuesday. This honor comes after Thompson was named to the Katrina McClain Award watch list last week.

Iron Bowl time receives usual time slot, TV network

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 16

On Monday, the SEC announced that the 85th Iron Bowl will take place at 2:30 p.m. CST on CBS, the usual time slot for the rivalry game.

Auburn advances to quarterfinals courtesy of Mooney's game-winner

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | November 16

When the Tigers needed a hero, freshman midfielder Mallory Mooney scored in the opening seconds of double overtime to give the Tigers a 2-1 win over Georgia and send them to the quarterfinals.

Offense remains a "work in progress"

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | November 15

Auburn has been off the last two weeks, but during the first bye week, Chad Morris spoke about how Auburn's offense will "continue to be a work in progress" and highlighted some key pieces on Auburn's offense through the first six games.

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Tigers ready for SEC Tournament after chaotic regular season

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | November 15

After a chaotic regular season that saw Auburn soccer play in seven overtime periods, face a 25-day hiatus due to COVID postponements, and a stretch of four games in 11 days to end the season, head coach Karen Hoppa and the Tigers are ready for anything when it comes to the SEC Tournament.

With new roster, Coach Flo puts pressure on defense to win games

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | November 13

After a down year for the Tigers, head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy is counting on a revamped roster to make her trademark press defense a success. “If you know our defense, it honestly takes about a year to actually learn it the proper way,” Williams-Flournoy said.

4-star shooting guard Trey Alexander commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 12

October saw Auburn receive a commitment from 5-star power forward Jabari Smith. Now joining Smith in Auburn's 2021 class is 4-star shooting guard Trey Alexander.

Auburn picked to finish 7th in SEC preseason media poll

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 12

The SEC released its preseason media poll for basketball on Thursday, with Auburn projected to finish seventh in the SEC.

‘He’s grown tremendously’: Stretch stepping up

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | November 12

“He’s grown tremendously,” Jones said. “Him being a vocal leader on the court is really big for us. That’s his role that he wanted to take on. He’s been doing a pretty good job of that.”

Aubie gives head coach Gus Malzahn a hug after the game. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

3-star wide receiver Hal Presley commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 11

After a long drought in recruiting, Auburn has received another commitment to its 2021 class. The Tigers received a commitment from 3-star wide receiver Hal Presley Wednesday.

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Richard Fitts found a way during COVID; now sees results in fall practice

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 11

After COVID-19 shut everything down, Richard Fitts headed back home and had nowhere to practice as most cities had shut down parks. Fitts and his dad took this opportunity to build an at-home mobile baseball mound.

Auburn pausing team activities following COVID-19 cases

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 10

On Tuesday, Gus Malzahn revealed that Auburn is dealing with 12 positive COVID-19 tests within the program and will be pausing all team activities. On Wednesday, Malzahn announced one more player tested positive.

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No. 15 Auburn falls to No. 3 Texas A&M in regular season finale

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | November 9

On Monday, No. 15 Auburn lost on the road 2-0 to No. 3 Texas A&M at Ellis Field in College Station, Texas. The Tigers end the regular season with a 3-3-2 record.

SEC postpones Auburn-Mississippi State game

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 9

The Auburn and Mississippi State game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Mississippi State program, the SEC announced on Monday.

Auburn v. Mississippi State Volleyball Game

Auburn falls to No. 2 Kentucky in Sunday matchup

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 8

Auburn volleyball fell to No. 2 Kentucky in straight sets Sunday to finish up its road games for the season.

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Auburn falls in three sets to second-ranked Kentucky

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | November 7

Auburn volleyball traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday to take on another top-five opponent. The Tigers found an offensive rhythm but lost in straight sets to the No. 2 ranked Kentucky Wildcats.

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Auburn defeated 1-0 in Iron Bowl of Soccer

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 7

Auburn had its chances with 12 shot attempts, but ultimately the Tigers were shutout in a 1-0 loss to Alabama at the Auburn Soccer Complex Friday.