Sports

Wiley's career night helps Auburn storm past Alabama

By Will Sahlie | Assistant Sports Editor | January 23

After being tied at 30 at the half, Auburn scored 54 second-half points to cruise past Alabama.

Tigers split dual meets with Florida

By Jack Winchester | Sports Editor | January 22

Auburn swim and dive welcomed conference foe Florida to the Plains on Saturday where the two teams competed in a senior day dual meet. Joe Patching won three individual events and Ashley Neidigh, Natasha Lloyd, Aly Tetzloff and Michael Duderstadt each collected two individual wins on the day. “I thought the women were outstanding today,” Auburn head coach Brett Hawke said.

Chip Lindsey introduced as Auburn's offensive coordinator

By Will Sahlie | Assistant Sports Editor | January 21

“I’m ready to start now,” Lindsey said. “(I’m) really looking forward to our time together and having a lot of fun next year.”

Auburn hires Arizona State OC Chip Lindsey

By Jack Winchester | Sports Editor | January 21

After over a week of searching, Auburn has found their man to run the offense. Arizona State offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has reportedly accepted an offer for the same position at Auburn.

No. 11 Auburn Falls to No. 9 Kentucky

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | January 21

No. 11 Auburn fell to No. 9 Kentucky Friday night.

Tigers erase early deficit, stun Tennessee

January 19

After trailing by 17 in the first period, Auburn dismantled the Vols the rest of the game.

Prepared for History: AU Softball ready to compete for a title in 2017

January 19

The Auburn University softball program has tasted greatness. Last season ended on a disappointing note, with a loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship game.

Pearl earns 500th win as Tigers hold off LSU

By Jack Winchester | Sports Editor | January 18

It was a historic night in Auburn Arena, as head coach Bruce Pearl earned the 500th victory of his career in a 78-74 victory over LSU.

Two Auburn players named to Senior Bowl rosters

By Will Sahlie | Assistant Sports Editor | January 18

Montravious Adams and Rudy Ford were named to the South roster on Wednesday.

Tigers flip to No. 11 in this week's rankings

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | January 18

The Auburn gymnastics team jumped two spots in this week’s RoadToNationals.com rankings

Auburn gymnastics drops SEC opener to UGA

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | January 18

The thirteenth-ranked Auburn gymnastics team was defeated by Georgia in their SEC opener Friday night, losing by a final score of 196.800 to 196.075. Late changes and inexperience led to yet another close loss for the Tigers.

Gymnastics releases 2017 schedule

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | January 18

The Auburn gymnastics team has concreted its 2017 schedule that features five meets against 2016 NCAA Championship competitors, head coach Jeff Graba announced Friday. The Tigers will compete against 2016 national champion Oklahoma and 2016 national runner-up LSU.

Kyler Deese dismissed from Auburn program

By Will Sahlie | Assistant Sports Editor | January 17

Deese was arrested on a charge of public intoxication last Thursday.

Julie Meynen named SEC Female Swimmer of the Week

By Jack Winchester | Sports Editor | January 17

Auburn's Julie Meynen has been named SEC Female Swimmer of the week after sweeping the sprint freestyle events in Auburn’s dual meet with Texas. Meynen, from Luxembourg, won the 50 free in 22.75, out-touching second place by .01 seconds, and the 100 free in 49.89 seconds, out-touching second place by .09 seconds.