Sports

Kamryn Pettway driven by his family

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | December 31

Look beyond the 1,123 yards and seven scores, and you'll find a family man.

Analysis: Auburn suffers first home loss to Georgia

| December 30

Following Auburn’s 96-84 conference-opening loss to Georgia on Thursday night, Bruce Pearl and the Tigers were left with the bitter taste of their first home loss of the season, and the first loss in which a double-digit lead was held.

Montravius Adams and Carl Lawson reflect on their careers ahead of the Sugar Bowl

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | December 30

When defensive linemen Montravius Adams and Carl Lawson arrived on Auburn’s campus in 2013, they were the headlining recruits for a program in disarray.

Linebacker Deshaun Davis ready to be Tigers 'Tour Guide' in New Orleans

By Jack Winchester | Sports Editor | December 30

Sophomore linebacker Deshaun Davis, who grew up just 150 miles from New Orleans, is one of the factors that has made Auburn’s defense so tenacious. Davis is now confident and eager to play in the Sugar Bowl, and share New Orleans with his teammates.

Auburn defense "going to test" Oklahoma's potent offense

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | December 30

Oklahoma boasts one of the nation's top offenses, but Auburn's defense presents a unique set of challenges for the Sooners.

Young Tigers 'exposed' in conference opening loss to Georgia

December 30

Rival Georgia escaped Auburn with a 96-84 victory, overcoming a 12-point second-half deficit.

Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson returning for senior year

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | December 29

The kicker will return for his final year of eligibility, he confirmed to reporters on Thursday.

Women's basketball closes non-conference with victory over Jacksonville

By Will Sahlie | Assistant Sports Editor | December 29

Jessica Jones scored a career-high 15 points.

PREVIEW: Tigers enter SEC play

By Matt Barrentine - Sports Writer | December 29

Auburn Men's Basketball is entering SEC play with the most talented team Bruce Pearl has coached in his time on the Plains. On Thursday, the 10-2 Tigers will be playing host to conference foe Georgia, a team that is 8-4 on the season.

Jared Harper named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 26

Harper averaged 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals in Auburn's victories over Oklahoma and UConn.

Auburn wins overtime thriller at UConn

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | December 23

Freshman point guard Jared Harper once again proved that he is "worth the price of admission" as he lead his squad to a 70-67 overtime victory over UConn.

Slow start costs Tigers in championship of Tulane Classic

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 22

Auburn could not overcome a 20-point first half in the Tulane Classic championship game.

Report Card: Men's Basketball vs Oklahoma

By Matt Barrentine - Sports Writer | December 22

Here's how Auburn finished in their win over Oklahoma on Wednesday night: Guards: B The Auburn backcourt played well throughout the game.

Dunans, Harper lead Auburn to big win over Oklahoma

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 22

The Tigers are off to their best start since 2008-09, the year of Auburn's last postseason appearance.

Big second half leads Auburn women to victory in Tulane Classic

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 21

The Tigers scored 62 points in the second half and survived a late Drake run.

Report Card: Men's Basketball vs. Mercer

By Matt Barrentine - Sports Writer | December 19

Auburn will play a very good Oklahoma team on Wednesday before facing UCONN on Friday. The 8-2 Tigers will look to fine tune their play before heading into conference play.

Women's basketball drops heartbreaker in overtime to No. 24 Virginia Tech

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 18

Sophomore point guard Janiah McKay scored a career-high 28 points in the loss.

Dunans' buzzer-beater gives Auburn dramatic 76-74 win over Mercer

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 18

All hope looked lost after Mercer took a 74-73 lead with 3.8 seconds to go. Ria’n Holland completed an and-one to give the Bears a lead that looked to be for good.

Report Card: Auburn vs. Coastal Carolina

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 16

Auburn hit a school record 21 three pointers en route to a 117-72 victory over Coastal Carolina.

5-star big man Austin Wiley enrolls at Auburn, will play Sunday

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | December 16

After much anticipation, 2017 5-star signee Austin Wiley has been cleared by the SEC and NCAA, and will play in Auburn's next game on Sunday against Mercer.