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Auburn run-rules No. 20 Oregon, falls in extras to No. 5 Washington

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 2

Auburn started with a run-rule victory before heading into extra innings on Friday. The Tigers shut out No. 20 Oregon 8-0 in five innings before losing to No. 5 Washington 8-6 in a nine-inning bout. Against the Ducks, Auburn opened up with two runs in the bottom of the third inning before scoring ...

Tanner Burns ties Auburn strikeout record in win over Cincinnati

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | March 2

It took 11 batters for Cincinnati to get a player on base. Tanner Burns threw the first complete game of his career and tied the program record with 15 strikeouts to get the Tigers the 5-0 win over the Bearcats. “Tanner had great command from the first pitch,” Matt Scheffler said. “He was electric ...

Auburn wins two to open the Judi Garman Classic

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | March 1

Auburn opened up the Judi Garman Classic with two victories.  The Tigers defeated Loyola Marymount 9-2 and UTSA 7-1. With the wins, Auburn improves to 15-3 on the season and extends its winning streak to 10 games.  This is the first 10-game streak for the Tigers since February 2018 when they ...

Auburn narrowly edged by No. 14 South Carolina on Senior Night

By William Finney | Sports Writer | March 1

Auburn women’s hoops fell 66-73 to No.14 South Carolina in its last home game of the season. The Tigers fought it out to the bitter end, multiple players scored in double digits and Unique Thompson recorded another double-double. South Carolina bolted ahead with a 10-0 run in the first three minutes ...

Auburn sophomore Unique Thompson flirting with elite company as SEC slate nears finish

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 28

One of the factors that has contributed to the team's success this season is the continued development of sophomore forward Unique Thompson. 

Gus Malzahn announces Auburn football staff additions, new titles

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 28

There are some new names and titles on the Auburn football coaching staff.

Tracking measurements, performances for six former Tigers at NFL Combine

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 28

Each will be updated by The Plainsman staff as the combine progresses, so keep this page bookmarked to check back. 

Chuma Okeke's late heroics lift Auburn to win over Georgia

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | February 27

“He had enough trust in me to put the ball in my hands with three seconds on the shot clock. He said, 'If they play off you, just let it fly.'” 

Former Auburn quarterback Jonathan Wallace joins Air Force staff as tight ends coach

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 26

Former Auburn quarterback Jonathan Wallace is joining the Air Force coaching staff as the program's new tight end coach

'I feel for Austin': After re-aggravating injury, Wiley 'doubtful' against Georgia

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 26

Bruce Pearl knows Austin Wiley is frustrated. 

What to expect from Auburn football's 2020 class: Biggest targets, plans of action

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | February 25

Auburn finished the 2019 recruiting class ranked 11th in the nation and sixth in the SEC, landing elite recruits on signing day such as Charles Moore and Mark-Antony Richards. But as one recruiting class ends another begins, Gus Malzahn is already hard at work on the 2020 class that already has seven ...

Auburn gymnastics recovers from miscues in win over Texas Woman's University

By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | February 24

Abby Milliet, Gracie Day, Taylor Krippner, Skyler Sheppard, and Drew Watson all returned to their home state to perform as the season winds down. Every one of them got to compete on an event.  Watson continued to post high scores in the all-around competition claiming three scores of 9.800 on bars, ...

Auburn takes series over UCF as offense dominates in final game

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 24

Auburn claimed the series win after a dominant 13-9 victory over UCF. The game marked win No. 6 for the Tigers this season and was their 12th-straight win in a non-conference series since the beginning of the 2016 season. Auburn’s offense ended with 15 total hits on the night, with Steven Williams ...

Auburn pulls away in the fourth quarter in win over Missouri

By William Finney | Sports Writer | February 24

Thanks to the 3-point and free-throw lines, Auburn earned a hard-fought win on senior night. In its 58-54 win over Missouri on Sunday, Daisa Alexander led the team in scoring for the fourth-straight game while tied for a game-high output of 19 points. After entering the fourth quarter down seven, Auburn ...

Auburn lands another top receiver prospect in 2020 class

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | February 24

With the newest addition, the Tigers are up to seven commits in the 2020 class with Auburn ranked No. 9 in the country and No. 5 in the SEC, according to the 247 Composite Rankings.  

Auburn sweeps Sunday doubleheader to finish 6-0 in Tiger Invitational

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | February 24

Auburn finishes off the Tiger Invitational with an undefeated record. The No. 21 Tigers improved their record to 13-3 after defeating Villanova 11-1 and Troy 3-1 on Sunday. Auburn entered Sunday's doubleheader after having already beaten Villanva, Eastern Illinois once and North Dakota State twice. “In ...

Auburn basketball notebook: Time for Tigers to reflect after back-breaking defeat at Kentucky

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | February 24

Once the final buzzer rang it was clear this Tiger team is far from a national championship.  

'Embarrassing': Auburn routed by No. 4 Kentucky in Lexington

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Aspirations for March fell with a Saturday meeting in Rupp Arena. With an 80-53 loss to No. 4 Kentucky, Auburn can now only finish as high as fourth in the conference with the final two weeks of the regular season remaining. Head coach Bruce Pearl's squad will meet with Georgia, Mississippi State, Alabama ...