Sports

Bringing in a helping Hand: Old friends Hand, Malzahn reunite in Auburn

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 25

Malzahn is reserved and collected while Hand is humorous and charismatic, making for quite the unlikely pair. But the two coaches have a history together, which Auburn hopes will result in a match made in heaven.

Dominant pitching helps Auburn complete sweep of No. 12 Georgia with 2-1 victory

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 24

If No. 2 Auburn's series against No. 12 Georgia revealed anything about the Tigers, it's that they're comfortable winning games however they need to.

Auburn gives up four runs in final frame, drops finale to Ole Miss, 6-5

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | April 24

The Tigers led for most of the game, but let the lead slip away in the ninth inning to fall in the series finale.

Women's tennis falls in SEC Tournament semifinals

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | April 24

After defeating No.11 South Carolina Friday, the No. 12 Auburn women’s tennis team ended its run in the SEC Tournament after falling, 4-2 to No. 3 Florida in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, on Saturday.

Softball cruises to 13-2 win over No. 12 Georgia, clinches fifth-straight SEC series victory

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 23

The Tigers won, 13-2, avoiding the dramatics they needed from the night before.

Auburn falls behind early, can't complete comeback as Tigers drop second game to Ole Miss, 7-4

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | April 23

Auburn took on the Ole Miss rebels in the second game of the series on Saturday. The Tigers came up short after another late push and lost by a score of 7-4.

Auburn fails to capitalize on late opportunity, drops game at Ole Miss, 6-4

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | April 23

Auburn traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, Friday evening to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in SEC play. In what was an intense game, the Tigers came up short, falling by a score of 6-4.

Kasey Cooper's walkoff homer leads No. 2 Auburn over No. 12 Georgia, 4-3

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 22

After smashing the ball to right field, Kasey Cooper kept her eyes on Georgia outfielder Sydni Emanuel.

Softball splits doubleheader against No. 7 FSU, winning streak ends at 17

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 20

"I thought we were going to win two (games), we were in a good situation. Unfortunately, we just didn't get the job done," Auburn coach Clint Myers said after the second game. "If you want to be a national champ, you've got to be able to win those types of games."

Anfernee Grier named to Golden Spikes Award watch list

By Liz Devita | Sports Writer | April 20

Grier leads the SEC in hits with 67 and total bases with 102, and has hit eight home runs this year, well over his career total of two.

14 of 21 Auburn sports record perfect APR scores

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 20

The men's basketball team scored a 1,000 for the second straight year, and the football team received the second-highest score in the SEC, behind only Vanderbilt.

Baseball clobbers Alabama State, 11-2

By Johnathan Hefner | Sports Writer | April 19

Auburn baseball steamrolled the Alabama State Hornets at Plainsman Park, 11-2.

Auburn's Tre Mason at BCS Media Day at the Newport Beach Marriot Hotel, Newport Beach, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. (Zach Bland / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Arrest warrant for Tre Mason withdrawn

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | April 18

The warrant, which was issued last week, has been withdrawn after it was revealed Mason missed his court date because the summons were mailed to the incorrect address.

Jade Rhodes named SEC Player of the Week for second time

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | April 18

Auburn senior Jade Rhodes' dominant week for her dominant team didn't go unnoticed by the SEC. Rhodes was named the SEC Softball Player of the Week on Monday after her performance helped the Tigers go 4-0, including the most lopsided sweep in program history against Arkansas, and increase their win streak to a school-record 16 games.