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Auburn basketball notebook: What's the deal with Tigers' SEC slump?

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | February 16

Expectations 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 15

Auburn 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 15

Ahead 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 15

For 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 15

With 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 15

Auburn 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 14

Auburn 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 13

Not 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 13

In 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.  

Former Auburn running backs coach Tim Horton hired for same position at Vanderbilt

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 13

Last week, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said former running backs coach Tim Horton had "decided to do something different." That "something" has now been made public. Horton has accepted a job as running backs coach at Vanderbilt, per a release from Vandy on Wednesday afternoon. "Tim Horton brings ...

Auburn adds second offensive tackle to 2020 recruiting class

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | February 12

Auburn's 2020 recruiting class, along with their potential 2020 starting offensive line, is already starting to take shape.  

Auburn's Anthony Schwartz named SEC Men's Freshman of the Week

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | February 12

Auburn football’s fastest man is getting recognized for his efforts on the track. Anthony Schwartz was named the SEC Men’s Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. This follows Schwartz breaking the freshman program record at 60m with times of 6.62 in the preliminaries and a 6.59 in ...

Auburn plans to use Bruce Pearl's unorthodox methods, 'gritty' effort to improve rebounding

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 12

“Sheesh, we was trying to figure that out ourselves."

Former 5-star OT Calvin Ashley entering transfer portal

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | February 11

The former five-star offensive tackle from the class of 2017 and one of the highest rated offensive line prospects in Auburn history has entered the NCAA transfer portal. 

5 former Tigers on Birmingham Iron roster

By Ben Key | Sports Writer | February 11

The Super Bowl has ended, which means football is over until next season.  At least, it did until this year.  This year the Alliance of American Football began its inaugural season on February 10 — one week after the conclusion of the NFL season. The new league features eight teams: The ...