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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.

Auburn ties SEC record for 3-pointers in blowout win over Coastal Carolina

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | December 15

After a heartbreaking loss where nothing could go right for Auburn, the Tigers returned home and looked to get back on track.

Sophomore guard New Williams to transfer

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | December 15

Auburn sophomore guard New Williams has been granted a release from his scholarship at Auburn University and will transfer, announced the athletics department in an official release on Thursday.

Auburn defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff hired as defensive coordinator at Ole Miss

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | December 15

Auburn will be looking for a second defensive backs coach in as many years with the departure of McGriff.

Frerking's career night leads women's basketball

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 14

The Tigers defeated Louisiana Tech 76-66 Wednesday night.

Men's basketball suspends two starters

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | December 14

Head coach Bruce Pearl announced sophomores Horace Spencer and Bryce Brown have been suspended.

Jarrett Stidham officially signs with Auburn

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | December 14

The No. 1 JUCO quarterback in the nation is officially an Auburn Tiger, and he'll begin practicing with the team next week as Auburn prepares for the Sugar Bowl.

Report Card: Men's Basketball vs. Boston College

By Matt Barrentine - Sports Writer | December 13

The Auburn men's basketball team fell in the final second of a close game at Madison Square Garden on Monday night

Tigers drop heartbreaker to Boston College

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | December 12

The Tigers watched a tip in fall into the basket with seconds left on the game clock to give Boston College a 72-71 win