Sports

Auburn bats stay cold in 12-3 humbling at Samford

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | April 10

After a hot start by the Bulldogs, the Tigers were never able to surmount the lead that had been piled onto them.

Wiley becomes third Tiger to declare for 2018 NBA Draft

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | April 10

Wiley, who graduated a semester early from Spain Park High School to play at Auburn, scored 8.8 points per game and averaged 4.7 rebounds per game in 23 games his freshman season.

Plainsman's Choice for Social Media of the Year: Kerryon Johnson

By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | April 10

Football, Rihanna, Video Games, Hip-Hop, Johnson does it all and everyone's social media experience would be exponentially improved if they give him a follow.

Auburn point guard Jared Harper to enter NBA Draft, will not hire agent

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | April 10

Four days after two-year leading scorer Mustapha Heron declared for the NBA Draft, sophomore point guard Jared Harper will go through the league's draft process.

Starting forward Desean Murray leaving Auburn basketball program

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | April 10

The junior forward announced Tuesday evening that he will leave the Auburn basketball program after graduating from the University in the spring.

Auburn lands 2019 commitment from 3-star center Jakai Clark

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | April 10

According to Clark, "atmosphere" and Auburn's "championship" pedigree were the biggest factors in his recruitment.

Auburn, South Alabama agree to three-game series

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | April 10

Auburn and South Alabama will meet on the hardwood this fall for the first time in 12 years.

Plainsman's Choice for Play of the Year: Kerryon Johnson's jump pass vs. Alabama

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | April 10

Running back Kerryon Johnson ran in a yard and stopped to rise, throwing to wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers as he ran out of the end zone.

Plainsman's Choice for Coach of the Year: Bruce Pearl

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | April 9

After finishing above .500 just once in his first three seasons as head coach, Bruce Pearl completely changed the culture of Auburn basketball in 2017-18.

Auburn softball clinches series at Ole Miss, wins eighth straight

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | April 9

The Auburn softball Tigers are on a roll.

Tigers blow 4-run lead, Razorbacks complete sweep with Game 3 walk-off

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | April 8

“Our guys gave us everything they absolutely had."

Carlson breaks record, Auburn wins 4th straight SEC series

By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | April 8

The win gave Carlson her 63rd of her Auburn career which put her past former Auburn pitcher Lexi Davis in the record books who garnered 62 victories in her four-year Auburn career.

'Nothing better than competition': Defense takes control at A-Day spring football game

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | April 8

Auburn’s defense made its mark on A-Day. During the orange team’s 18-10 win over blue Saturday afternoon, Auburn’s first-string defense held the second-string offense to 138 yards.

Martin's gem allows No. 11 Auburn to squeak by UT for Game 2 victory

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 7

On the mound, Makayla Martin dominated the Vols’ bats for seven straight innings. Through six innings, Martin tossed a no-hitter, fanning five batters in the process.

LIVE BLOG: Stats, score, updates at 2018 A-Day scrimmage

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer and Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | April 7

Though brief, A-Day, Auburn’s spring football game, will feature the future of Auburn football.

Auburn's SEC skid extends in 2-1 loss at Arkansas

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | April 6

The Tigers and Razorbacks will meet for Game 2 tomorrow at 6 p.m. Davis Daniel will get the start for Auburn against Kacey Murphy for Arkansas.

Auburn offense struggles in extra-inning loss to Tennessee

By John Koo | Sports Writer | April 6

The Tigers fall to 34-8 for the season and will face Tennessee again tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT.

Has success for A-Day MVPs led to productive seasons under Gus Malzahn?

By Will Schuette | Sports Writer | April 6

After claiming a seven-year, $49 million contract extension this winter, Gus Malzahn is preparing to coach his sixth A-Day game as Auburn’s head man on Saturday afternoon.

Questions Gus Malzahn, Auburn football need answered at A-Day

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | April 6

Naturally, the season following a SEC West championship, defeats of top-ranked rivals Georgia and Alabama and a New Year’s Six Bowl appearance will be highly anticipated.

Torrid SEC stretch continues for Tigers

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | April 6

The Tigers will take on a ranked opponent for the fourth time in four weekends in conference play, as they travel to Fayetteville to take on No. 8 Arkansas.