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Canty recovers from injury, replicates late-game heroics to sink Mercer

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | December 16

Canty missed only 52 seconds of game time, and he went on to lead the Tigers in scoring for the second consecutive game. Cinmeon Bowers and Tyler Harris added a double-double each to help Auburn stave off a late Mercer comeback, winning 78-71.

Softball releases 2016 schedule

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | December 16

Auburn released its spring softball schedule Tuesday, one that includes 33 homes games and 15 teams from the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

Gymnastics ranked 10th in preseason poll

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | December 16

The Tigers are ranked 10th in the country in the Preseason National Coaches Poll, which is the highest preseason ranking Auburn has ever received.

Malzahn announces defensive coaching staff for bowl game

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | December 14

Malzahn announced Monday linebackers coach Lance Thompson will serve as interim defensive coordinator against Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl.

Club rugby team looks to make its presence known

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | December 14

Club sports aren't as prominent on campus as they used to be, but rugby is growing.

Women's basketball falls to Marquette in overtime heartbreaker

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | December 13

Despite holding a lead in the fourth quarter, Auburn fell to Marquette in overtime, 70-69, on Sunday.

Davis named to All-SEC Freshman Team

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | December 10

Davis was selected to the All-SEC Freshman Team, which was voted on by league coaches. He led the team with three interceptions and was eighth with 45 tackles.

Two Tigers named to All-SEC teams

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 8

Daniel Carlson was the lone Tigers named to the First Team, while tackle Shon Coleman was named to the Second Team.

Cam Newton reflects on success off the field

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Writer | December 7

It’s no breaking news that Auburn legend Cam Newton was back on campus this spring semester. For students and fans, seeing his face around brought back the excitement of the 2010 season; the 28-27 Iron Bowl, the SEC Championship win against Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks, and, eventually, bringing home the BCS National Championship trophy for the first time since 1957.

Updated with statement from Gus Malzahn: Will Muschamp officially named head coach at South Carolina

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 6

Muschamp heads to Columbia to take over for departed Gamecock coach Steve Spurrier, leaving Auburn after spending just one year as the defensive coordinator of the Tigers.

Auburn to face Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 6

The Tigers have a chance to end the season with a winning record, as they will face Memphis at Legion Field on Dec. 30.

Travaris Robinson to follow Will Muschamp, headed to South Carolina as defensive coordinator

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 6

The former Auburn safety will leave the Tigers and follow Will Muschamp to Columbia, where he will be the defensive coordinator at South Carolina.

Terri Williams-Flournoy picks up 200th win as Tigers take down East Carolina

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | December 5

The Auburn women's basketball team picked up its sixth win of the season Saturday as the Tigers toppled the East Carolina Pirates, 83-69, at the Auburn Arena.

The rise and fall of Legion Field

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | December 4

The upper deck of Birmingham's Legion Field once had the words "Football Capital of the South" emblazoned on its facade.

Auburn beats Coastal Carolina in first nonconference road win in three years

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 2

The Tigers withstood a furious Chanticleer rally to escape Myrtle Beach with a win Wednesday night.

All good things must come to an end

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | December 2

In sports, coaches and their staff are the key exemplifiers of leadership, but we often find they cannot lead their students around the clock.

Stephanie Campbell named to the SEC Community Service Team

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | December 2

The junior was named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second year in a row Tuesday.

Auburn assistant accepts job as UAB wide receivers coach

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | December 1

Casey Woods, the current Auburn director of player personnel, is joining the Blazers.