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Volleyball loses first match on the road against South Carolina

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 29

Auburn volleyball had its first road match of the 2020 season and fell short in a three-set sweep to South Carolina Wednesday. The Tigers will get another opportunity against South Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. CST.

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No. 14 Auburn has 'disappointing' 1-1 draw with Kentucky

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | October 25

“For our team, we’re disappointed with the result,” said head coach Karen Hoppa. “We need to learn from this game. We’ve got a young group. We’re going to get better and make some adjustments and look to improve from this game before we play again.”

Nix-to-Williams wins it again for Auburn

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | October 24

The connection between Bo Nix and Seth Williams has always been there, and against Ole Miss, the tandem’s effectiveness was in full effect during the 35-28 victory.

Auburn's 'energizer bunny' K.J. Britt helps inspire Tigers to 35-28 victory

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 24

"It was really good. K.J.'s one of our team leaders, and just to have him back is a blessing for us," Pappoe said. "In the locker room, in the hotel, on the way here, he's just that energizer bunny for us, just keeping us pumped."

Behind Enemy Bylines — The Daily Mississippian

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 23

Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Ole Miss, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Mississippian's assistant sports editor, James Minzesheimer, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Rebels team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.

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Volleyball sees improvement; ultimately swept by Florida on Thursday

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 23

For the second-straight night, Auburn volleyball fell in a three-set sweep to Florida on Thursday. However, Brent Crouch did notice improvements from the team. "It was a really nice step forward on the defensive side,” Crouch said.

Jamal Johnson ready to show what he can do in junior year

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | October 23

Jamal Johnson is one of Auburn’s three upperclassmen on this year’s roster, and as a veteran, his role and leadership will have to expand in the Tigers’ young backcourt.

‘He’s going to bounce back,’ Nix ready to roll against Rebels

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 22

“He’s going to bounce back,” Brahms said. “He’s so positive. I don’t think he lets the noise get to him, honestly, so I see him bouncing back.”

Malzahn, Tigers prepare for new-look Rebels

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | October 22

“Obviously, when you lose a game, you have to bounce back,” Malzahn said. “So yeah, it’s a very important game.”

Running back room approaching full strength

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | October 22

As Auburn prepares for a matchup with Ole Miss, its running back room -- led by Tank Bigsby -- continues to get healthier and closer to full strength.

Pearl turns to veterans to fill leadership roles

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | October 22

As tipoff draws closer for Bruce Pearl and the Tigers, questions surrounding the roster’s young nature arise. The seventh-year head coach is looking toward players with limited experience to fill leadership roles in a year in which the Tigers have no seniors on their active roster. Sophomores Jaylin ...

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Auburn volleyball swept by Florida in season opener

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 22

As Auburn volleyball begins a new era under its new head coach, the Tigers showed that it will be a process, losing their season opener to No. 4 Florida in a three-set sweep.

New year, new team for Bruce Pearl and Tigers

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 21

“We have 12 guys on scholarship, 10 of them are underclassmen, freshmen and sophomores,” Pearl said. “This is the youngest team I’ve had since I’ve been a Division I basketball coach.”

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Auburn to play Baylor in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | October 21

On Wednesday, the SEC announced Auburn will be taking its show on the road to take on the Baylor Bears for this year's SEC/Big 12 challenge. The game is slated for January 30, 2021.

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How Auburn volleyball navigated COVID

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 21

After a long-awaited debut, Auburn volleyball is set to begin its season this week after being postponed due to COVID-19. “The fact that we get to play is such a blessing, so I am glad that there are some things in place where we can do that safely,” said Crouch.

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Ahead of season debut, Auburn establishing new culture under new coach

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 21

“I think it’s entirely about getting them to understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and what the level needs to be at which we do it,” Crouch said in an interview with The Plainsman. The faster we can get that stuff in place, the faster the wins will come.”