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Auburn rides explosive offense to win over UNC, advances to Elite Eight

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | March 29

“I'm the leader of this team and I want to be able to lead my guys to a National Championship. (This is) an 11-game winning streak... three more games is nothing." 

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Auburn-UNC with The Daily Tar Heel

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | March 29

Ahead of Auburn's first Sweet 16 game in 16 years against 1-seed North Carolina, The Plainsman posed questions for Chris Trenkle, sports editor for The Daily Tar Heel. 

Auburn looking to reverse history of shortcomings against North Carolina

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | March 29

When Auburn takes the court against UNC tonight, it will not only be looking to continue its historic run this season, but it will also attempt to right the wrongs of past Auburn teams who have had championship dreams dashed by the Tar Heels. 

Tar Heels presenting rare balance of speed, size in Sweet 16 showdown with Auburn

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | March 29

Going into its first Sweet 16 match up since 2003, fifth-seeded Auburn knows it has a multitude of challenges to overcome if it hopes to seal a ticket to the Elite Eight. 

Butch Thompson updates status of injured pitchers, weekend rotation vs. South Carolina

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | March 29

With South Carolina (16-9, 1-5) leading the SEC with 42 home runs in 25 games, Thompson wanted to turn to a guy who he believed could keep the ball down to help keep a a hard hitting opponent at bay. 

Everything you need to know for Auburn's Sweet 16 matchup with North Carolina

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | March 29

"What better opportunity to try and make history to go through Kansas and then try and go through North Carolina in Kansas which is a historic place for the NCAA tournament and the game of basketball.” 

A sweet flashback: What the world was like last time Auburn was in the Sweet 16

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer and Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 28

Nearly 16 years ago, an unlikely Auburn basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 as a 10-seed. Placed in front of the Tigers were an immovable force — the Syracuse Orange.  This wasn’t any regular Syracuse team, either. A player named Carmelo Anthony was wrapping up his freshman year on an ...

Auburn offense 'scores enough' to hold off Kennesaw State

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 27

"Hitting is really hard. You just have to deal with the ups and downs.” 

More than a nickname: How Markaviest Bryant evolved into Big Kat

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | March 27

“When someone says Markaviest, I kind of cringe."

Spring practice notebook: Quarterback battle resumes, RB emerges in offense

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer , Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter and Logan Glover | Sports Writer | March 27

Auburn's offense appeared to be taking shape with the usage of some new personnel groupings and there seemed to be some separation in the quarterback battle in Wednesday's open practice.

Auburn early enrollee defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly entering transfer portal

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | March 27

Freshman defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly announced his departure from Auburn this afternoon via his Twitter. 

'He's another Deshaun': K.J. Britt assuming role as brains of Auburn defense

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | March 27

"Like another version of Deshaun. He's another leader, he's behind me so I'm always hearing him, so I believe he's another Deshaun." 

Tigers falter late, break Capital City Classic win streak

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | March 27

“Even against your rival we’ve got to make sure we’re strong for the weekend. Somebody is going to have to start filling that gap and helping us to the finish line.”

Seth Williams: Auburn wants to be 'Wide Receiver U'

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | March 26

Seth Williams is looking to dominate the SEC this season.

'Nothing to play with': Auburn D-line fiery in spring with returning talent, Malzahn's new approach

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 26

"It was like a meeting we had and he was like, ‘This crap is going to be different.’"

Everything Bruce Pearl said about Auburn's Sweet 16 matchup with North Carolina

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | March 26

Bruce Pearl's comments at media availability on Tuesday, ahead of the Tigers' trip to Kansas City for the Sweet 16. Opening So, we, uhh, we’re very, uhh — We’re very excited to still be working, and I guess working coaching basketball because, had we not advanced, we’d be shifting gears to ...

Auburn gymnastics selected to Baton Rouge Invitational in NCAA Regionals

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 25

"Our goal is to get into the Sweet 16 and then have a great meet at that round trying to get into the Elite Eight.” 

Tigers fall short in offensive marathon, drop series to Mississippi State

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | March 25

After a loss in Game 2, the Tigers fell again, 20-15, in Game 3 against No. 4 Mississippi State, failing to leave Starkville with a series win.  The Tigers had a season-high 21 hits, matching a season-high 15 runs, but that wasn’t enough to beat the Bulldogs. The last time Auburn had more than ...