Sports

Tigers aim to build on season opener victory with home game against Virginia-Lynchburg

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | November 7

Auburn women’s basketball targets its 999th program win as it hosts Virginia University of Lynchburg on Friday. After a commanding season opener against Southern Illinois, the Tigers hope to keep their momentum rolling.

Miles Kelly stars in Auburn’s blowout win over Vermont

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | November 7

Georgia Tech transfer Miles Kelly set Neville Arena ablaze with his 21-point performance in No. 11 Auburn's route of Vermont 94-43 on opening night.

Hot shooting and dominant defense propel Auburn to season-opening win over Vermont

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | November 6

Auburn men’s basketball began its season with a 94-43 win over Vermont, marked by efficient shooting and solid defense. Miles Kelly led Auburn’s offense with 21 points, hitting seven of nine 3-pointers.

When History Rhymes: Freeze’s Auburn tenure echoes Shug’s start

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | November 6

The last time an Auburn coach had a 9-13 start, 22 games into his tenure like current head coach Hugh Freeze, was Ralph 'Shug' Jordan—the eventual stadium namesake. Explore the historical parallels between the two similar starts for the Tigers' most recent and most famed head coaches.

Staff predictions: 2024-25 men's basketball season

By Sports Staff | November 6

As the start of the 2024-25 basketball season nears, members of The Auburn Plainsman sports staff made their predictions for the upcoming Auburn basketball season.

Auburn tips off season with Vermont, a ‘very Yale-like’ team

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | November 5

With two exhibition wins under its belt, Auburn men’s basketball is set to tip off the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night hosting the Vermont Catamounts – a No. 13 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament.

Auburn women's basketball starts season with win over Southern Illinois

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 4

Monday night Auburn’s women’s basketball team defeated SIU 65-31, beginning their season with a victory.

Auburn volleyball drops sixth straight at Arkansas

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | November 4

Seeking its first win since October 13, Auburn volleyball came up short on Sunday as they fell to Arkansas in an enormous five-set comeback by the Razorbacks.

No. 24 Auburn edged by LSU in opening round of SEC Tournament

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | November 3

Auburn’s SEC Tournament run ended with a 2-1 loss to LSU in the opening round. Senior Anna Haddock set a new program assist record, and Mallory Mooney scored late, but the comeback fell short. Auburn now awaits its NCAA Tournament placement.

Auburn unable to build off recent success on the ground in loss to Vanderbilt

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | November 3

After rushing for 326 yards in its win against Kentucky a week ago, Auburn struggled to get any production from its ground game on Saturday against Vanderbilt, totaling just 88 yards on the ground.

Strong defensive performance not enough in Auburn's loss to Vanderbilt

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | November 3

A constant trend of stout defense and lackluster offense remained persistent in Auburn’s 17-7 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, marking the Commodores’ first win ever at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Missed opportunities haunt Auburn as Tigers fall to Vanderbilt in Jordan-Hare upset

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | November 2

Auburn suffered a 17-7 loss to Vanderbilt in a game defined by missed opportunities, despite outgaining the Commodores offensively. Ineffective third-down conversions and special teams mistakes ultimately prevented Auburn from taking control, giving Vanderbilt its first win in Jordan-Hare Stadium.