Sports
Tigers dominate every phase of game in massive win over Alabama
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 17“The basketball Iron Bowl -- you can’t ask for anything better than that."
Auburn softball sweeps Sunday doubleheader, now 7-3 on the year
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | February 17The No. 20 Tigers got back into the win column Sunday, defeating the Furman Paladins 15-1 and the UAB Blazers 11-3 in the Plainsman Invitational. Furman came into the game with a 2-6 record. The Tigers came into the game donning a 5-3 record, having just lost to Texas Tech Saturday night. The ...
Auburn uses walk-off walk to take series from Georgia Southern
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 17The Tigers took the game, 4-3, along with the series Sunday afternoon at Plainsman Park.
Auburn softball splits Saturday doubleheader against Drake, Texas Tech
By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 17It was a battle of defenses on the third day of the Plainsman Invitational. Auburn opened up the day with a matchup against the Drake Bulldogs. This would be a tightly contested game, as it went scoreless until the fifth inning. There would only be one hit for the offense in that game, coming ...
Auburn falls in extra innings, sets up Sunday rubber match with Georgia Southern
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | February 16“I can see what we’re trying to do. But just the execution of everything fell to our opponents today.”
Auburn's defense leads the way to second road win of season
By William Finney | Sports Writer | February 16Auburn snaps its losing streak at the Memorial Gymnasium with its 64-53 win over Vanderbilt Saturday.
Auburn basketball notebook: What's the deal with Tigers' SEC slump?
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | February 16Expectations were high for the Auburn men’s basketball team coming into the season, but the team has failed to meet said expectations as of yet. That begs the question: Why has Auburn failed to match the success of last year’s team? The 2017-18 Tigers were projected to go 4-14 in conference play ...
Relief pitching, early offense propel Auburn baseball to 11-2 win in season opener
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | February 16“It really was a good first day. We had literally production from top to bottom. I feel like this lineup really doesn’t have any holes."
Report: Auburn secondary coach Greg Brown leaving for job at Purdue
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 15Auburn secondary coach Greg Brown is set to be the next corners coach at Purdue.
Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Auburn baseball vs. Georgia Southern with The George-Anne
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 15Ahead of Auburn baseball's season-opening series against Georgia Southern, The Plainsman posed questions for McClain Baxley, daily managing editor for The George-Anne. Here's how he sees the action playing out this weekend inside Plainsman Park. What are expectations like for Southern this season? After ...
After season-high score at UF, Auburn gymnastics hoping to repeat in final home meet against Arkansas
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | February 15For Auburn gymnastics, last Friday's loss may end up being the team’s biggest win of the season.
New season, new dugouts for Auburn baseball: AU partners with LINE-X for innovative dugout protection
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 15“LINE-X was very excited to partner with Auburn to provide a long lasting solution to the environmental conditions and impact of everyday use."
Season preview: Auburn baseball 'roaring' with momentum, confidence for 2019 campaign
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | February 15“I think this is a ballclub that can keep roaring and getting better as we get into the season."
Auburn softball shuts out UAB in home opener
By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 15With a six-run fourth inning, Auburn walked out of the fifth with a run-rule victory. It was a hot night at the plate and on the mound for the Tigers on Thursday night as they shut out UAB 9-0. Makayla Martin finished her 13th career shutout with seven strikeouts and just one hit allowed. Auburn moves ...
Auburn falls to 6-6 in SEC play after loss to Tennessee
By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | February 15Auburn executed its game plan well in the first half, but fell short in the second half. In its 73-62 loss to Tennessee Thursday night, Auburn scored just 10 points in the third quarter after entering halftime with a five-point lead. Daisa Alexander finished with a season-high 22 points to go ...
Auburn rising senior Derrick Brown finishes as finalist for Man of the Year
By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | February 14Auburn All-SEC defensive tackle Derrick Brown has been named a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award, Brown said on his Instagram on Wednesday morning. This is the second year of the award, which honors “leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship ...
Career night from Chuma Okeke can't save putrid Auburn offense in loss to Ole Miss
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 13Not much improved in the second half other than Okeke.
Players to watch, keys to victory: Auburn vs. Ole Miss
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | February 13In the last meeting, Ole Miss dominated the then No. 11 ranked Tigers, 82-67 in a game where Auburn committed 24 fouls and sent the Rebels to the line 37 times.
