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Mickey Dean proud of Auburn's bounce-back during opening weekend, ready for 6-game home stand

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 12

After 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 11

Looking 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 10

TUSCALOOSA, 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 9

Despite 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 8

It 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 ...

Auburn falls to No. 13 Kentucky

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | February 8

No. 17 Auburn lost its seven-game, home winning streak Friday night versus No. 13 Kentucky falling by a final score of 197.275-196.250.  The Tigers were coming off of a road loss to Georgia with intentions to work on the small things and started off strong, but ultimately trailed off to leave Auburn ...

COLUMN: The student line for the Kentucky game was a disaster.

By Alex Husting | Sports Writer | February 8

This past Saturday’s game between the No. 17 Auburn Tigers and the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats was one of the most highly anticipated games in the history of Auburn basketball. With College GameDay coming to Auburn for the first time in the program’s history, the hype surrounding this game reached another level entirely. While the game itself lived up to the hype, the 12-15 hours that some fans experienced before the game did not come close.

No. 23 Auburn splits opening-day doubleheader

By Ryan Metcalf | February 7

Game 1: With Auburn starting their 2020 softball campaign in Clearwater, Florida, the team looked to find a hot start despite being written off by SEC preseason rankings. Senior pitcher Ashlee Swindle took the mound for the Tigers in their first game of the day against Baylor. Despite struggling with ...

Pearl: Auburn ready for first-place clash with LSU

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 7

When No. 11 Auburn tips off against No. 18 LSU tomorrow, there is more than just a tally in the win column on the line. With LSU’s loss at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, tomorrow’s conference showdown inside Auburn Arena is now for first place in the SEC, and Bruce Pearl and company know they have their ...

Auburn board approves statues of Hare, Jordan and Dye

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7

The Auburn Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request Friday from Auburn Athletics to commission statues of former Auburn greats Cliff Hare, Ralph “Shug” Jordan, and Pat Dye. The location and project schedule are not yet determined. “We are appreciative of the Board of Trustees’ approval ...

Auburn heating up for another SEC Title run?

By Ryan Metcalf | February 7

Auburn rides a four-game SEC win streak into a crucial game against undefeated LSU. 

COLUMN: Hosting College Gameday is just another great moment in Auburn basketball history

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 7

Gameday’s arrival last weekend was something that fans should recognize its impact for Auburn, just like how they should not take the rise of Auburn basketball for granted. It was just a few short years ago when Auburn could only dream about having a nationally televised game or making the NCAA tournament.

Report: Auburn hires West Virginia's Al Pogue as defensive assistant

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7

Gus Malzahn has found Marcus Woodson's replacement on the defensive staff. Auburn has hired West Virginia's assistant and outside linebackers coach Al Pogue to fill the void Woodson left on the defense when he followed Mike Norvell to Florida State, Malzahn announced Friday.  Pogue is returning ...

Looking ahead to Auburn's 2021 recruiting class

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | February 6

Another National Signing Day has come and gone, but it is never too early to look ahead to the future.  The 2021 class has a chance to be another big one for the Tigers, Auburn currently has three commitments in the 2021 class, including one 5-star according to the 247Sports Composite. Let's take ...

Auburn gymnastics begins homestand against Kentucky

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 6

Auburn will face Kentucky on Friday at 6 p.m. CST in Auburn Arena.  

Malzahn excited for 'fresh start' with Morris calling plays

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 5

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn concluded National Signing Day at his Wednesday afternoon press conference, praising his recruiting staff’s ability to land another top-10 class in 2020.  The Tigers finished the day ranked No. 10 on Rivals.com and No. 7 in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, giving ...