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Tigers look to continue hot start to Conference play against Commodores

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | October 9

The Auburn Tigers are back at home this week as they face the Vanderbilt Commodores after being on the road for two games. Auburn has won six of its last seven games and is 3-1 in conference play.

Auburn soccer set for the Iron Bowl of soccer on Friday

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 8

The Tigers head to enemy territory for the Iron Bowl of soccer this Friday. Auburn will play against the Alabama Crimson Tide, hoping to bounce back from a draw and secure a win against its biggest rivals. This game promises to be intense, emotional, and a formidable challenge. This deep-rooted rivalry will be evident on the field, guaranteeing an entertaining match.

Auburn earns draw against No. 10 South Carolina after hard-fought defensive effort

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 7

Auburn soccer earned a well-deserved point against one of the top teams in the SEC on Sunday afternoon, drawing No. 10 South Carolina 1-1 at the Auburn Soccer Complex. Despite surrendering a late equalizer, the Tigers showed their determination and organization on both ends of the pitch, holding an extremely balanced team to just six total shots.

Men's tennis hosts Battle on The Plains

By Anderson Flowers | Sports Writer | October 6

This weekend, the Auburn Men's Tennis team hosted its fall tournament, the Battle on the Plains. The event showcased strong performances from the Tigers, with victories in both singles and doubles matches from players Hamza Nasridinov, Joey Phillips, Jake Kennedy, and Thomas Kennedy.

Auburn sweeps Baylor in season opener with 16-2 victory

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 5

No. 4 Auburn equestrian began its 25-26 season with a 16-2 victory over No. 8 Baylor on Saturday at home. Auburn dominated the meet, winning all four events and earning a sweep of the Most Outstanding Performer honors.

Tigers take over for a sweep on the road

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | October 5

Auburn volleyball bounced back in a big way this afternoon, sweeping Ole Miss 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-21) inside the Gillom Athletics Performance Center. This victory pushed the Tigers' overall record to 12-3, 3-1 in SEC play, and improved their road mark to 2-3.

Auburn prepares to face Ole Miss on the road

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | October 5

The Auburn Tigers volleyball squad continue their SEC road trip this weekend with a match in Oxford, Mississippi, against the Ole Miss Rebels on Sunday. First serve is set for 2:00 PM Central Time. Auburn is coming into this matchup with an 11-2 overall record and an undefeated record of 2-0 in conference play. The Tigers are also on a 5-game winning streak that includes two wins against SEC opponents, Alabama and Mississippi State.

Who has been Auburn's "Offensive MVP" so far?

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 4

The Tigers and their offense led by quarterback Jackson Arnold will be looking to take on head coach Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs at home in their next game but first I want to take a look at the offense and who has been the main contributors so far this year and determine who has been the “Offensive MVP”.

D.J. Durkin's defense leads the way for Auburn football at the bye week

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 4

It’s the first of two bye weeks for Hugh Freeze and Auburn football. Much like his first two seasons on The Plains, Freeze’s best unit so far has been the defense.

Despite Dreves’ breakout performance, the Tigers fall short against No. 23 Florida

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | October 4

Sophomore Lauren Dreves impressed with a career-best 19 kills in a remarkable four-set battle. Auburn (11-3, 2-1) went head-to-head with Florida (7-5, 2-1) Friday night inside Exactech Arena but fell in a hard-fought match, 3-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-18, 26-24).

Auburn soccer looks to bounce back against South Carolina

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 3

The Auburn Tigers play the South Carolina Gamecocks at home this Sunday. The Gamecocks are currently ranked No. 10 in the SEC, making this game extra competitive and highly sought after. Auburn is coming in hoping to make a comeback after some tough losses and redeem itself against South Carolina.

Auburn Women’s Soccer falls short on the road against No. 24 Vanderbilt

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 2

After giving up an early goal, Auburn couldn’t find a way to even it up, losing 1-0 at Vanderbilt and falling to 5-4-3 (1-2-2 in SEC play). Vanderbilt got off to an extremely fast start offensively; Sydney Watts scored the lone goal of the game just before the 13 minute mark. A cross came in ...

Auburn seeks first ranked win of the season in high-stakes conference matchup

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 2

The Auburn Tigers (11-2, 2-0) have serious momentum and confidence heading into this Friday’s matchup against the #23 ranked Florida Gators (6-5, 1-1) in Gainesville.

Top-Ranked Auburn Men’s Golf Comes Up Short at Ben Hogan Invitational

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | October 1

Following a runner-up finish at the Innovational at the Honors Course, No. 1 Auburn Men’s Golf looked to replicate their strong performance at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational, but came up six shots back from the lead, finishing in 8th place against a highly competitive field.

Auburn soccer looks to pick up a win on the road

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | September 30

The Auburn Tigers women’s soccer team is on the road this week, heading to Music City to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. After a tough loss to LSU, Auburn is looking to rebound in this week's game, while Vanderbilt hopes to maintain their solid start in their SEC matches.

Auburn sweeps Mississippi State in a 3-0 Victory

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | September 28

The Auburn Tigers showed a dominant performance against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, going 3-0 to win their match this afternoon at Neville Arena.

No. 1 Auburn heads to Colonial Country Club for Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

By Tyler Cox | Sports Writer | September 27

No. 1 Auburn heads to Colonial Country Club for Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. Auburn will head to Fort Worth, Texas, competing in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational on Monday. The tournament will last until Tuesday.

The Tigers drop another brutal game on the road

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | September 27

Auburn was dominated by the Aggie defense on the road, dropping their second conference game by a score of 16-10. The Tigers offense looked paralyzed, especially early in the first half finding only one first down through the entire first quarter and only 10 total through entire game. Auburn continued their trend of struggles from last week going 0-for-13 on third downs while getting sacked in several key situations.

Defense shines despite offensive struggles

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | September 27

Today, Auburn football continued its SEC losing streak after losing 10-16 to the Texas A&M Aggies, marking their second straight loss. Despite offensive struggles to stay in the game, the Tiger defense put forth a strong effort tonight.

Freeze takes the blame as Auburn's offense stumbles again in College Station

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 27

After surrendering nine sacks against Oklahoma, Auburn hoped its offensive fortunes would change against No. 9 Texas A&M. However, it was deja vu for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers' offense. The orange and blue finished with 177 yards of offense, the lowest total in Freeze’s tenure on The Plains.