Sports

Softball picked to finish third in SEC Preseason Coaches' Poll

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 21

The Auburn softball team was picked to finish third in the SEC in the annual Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the conference announced Thursday, Jan. 21.

Cam Newton named NFL MVP by Pro Football Writers of America

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 20

Newton led the NFL this season with 45 touchdowns — 35 passing and 10 rushing. He threw for 3,837 yards and posted a career-high efficiency rating of 99.2 while leading the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 record this season.

Auburn fined $100,000 for storming the court after win against Kentucky

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 20

The school will be forced to pay $100,000, and any subsequent instances where the court or football field is stormed will cost Auburn $250,000.

Bowers' career night leads Auburn over Alabama

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 20

Bowers did his part in chasing the Tide out of Auburn Arena, tying his career-high in points and falling one short of his career-high in rebounds to lead Auburn to an 83-77 victory over Alabama.

Jay Jacobs outlines goals for Auburn Athletics in 2016

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | January 19

Jacobs outlined four goals and 12 "action items" for 2016, to form what he called "16 for '16".

Auburn running back declares for NFL Draft

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | January 18

Peyton Barber, Auburn's leading rusher in 2015 with 1,017 yards, will declare for the 2016 NFL Draft, according to a post on social media he made Monday afternoon.

Auburn gymnastics drops one spot to No. 8 nationally

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | January 18

After splitting the week with a wain against Kentucky and a loss to Alabama, the Tigers fell just one spot in the national rankings.

Men's, women's tennis take weekend wins to kick off 2016

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | January 18

The Auburn men's and women's tennis teams kicked off their spring season at the Yarbrough Tennis Center this weekend, taking two wins over the Citadel and sweeping UAB, respectively. The men dominated the first set in all of their singles matches.

Women's basketball falls to No. 9 Kentucky, 54-47

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | January 17

The Tigers couldn't shake a cold shooting night, as they connected on just 35.2 percent of their shots in the loss.

No. 7 Auburn gymnastics unable to break streak vs. No. 6 Alabama

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | January 17

The Tigers dropped their 117th-straight meet to the Crimson Tide, as they struggled on the final two events.

Cinmeon Bowers' predictions come true in win over No. 14 Kentucky

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 16

Though his comments seemed controversial at the time, Cinmeon Bowers' predictions proved true against No. 14 Kentucky, as the Tigers knocked off the Wildcats for the first time since 2000.

Auburn snaps 18-game losing streak to Kentucky, knocks off No. 14 Wildcats, 75-70

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | January 16

The Tigers overcame a 12-point second-half deficit behind the heroics of Kareem Canty to beat the Wildcats for the first time since 2000.

No. 7 Auburn defeats No. 21 Kentucky in home opener

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | January 15

The seventh-ranked Auburn gymnastics team overcame a stumble to the finish to defeat No. 21 Kentucky 196.275-195.175 in its home opener.

Women's swimming and diving coasts to win over Arkansas

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | January 15

The Tigers finished in first place in 12 out of 13 events to take the win and get back on track following a loss to Texas.

Tahj Shamsid-Deen out for season; T.J. Dunans will not return until late in year

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 15

Pearl said Tahj Shamsid-Deen is out for the year due to his third shoulder dislocation of the season, and T.J. Dunans will not return until the end of the season, if at all, because of a knee injury.

Auburn defeats Alabama at home for fifth consecutive year

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 14

Auburn held off a late Alabama rally to defeat the Tide, 72-59. The win moved Auburn to .500 in the SEC.

Trayvon Reed returning to Auburn basketball team, will not play this season

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 14

Trayvon Reed, who has been away from the Auburn basketball team for the entirety of this season due to a personal issue, will return to the team.

Early enrollees headline stellar 2016 recruiting class

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | January 14

Auburn finished well below expectations in 2015, but a talent-laden recruiting class offers a bright future for the Tigers.

Avery Young to declare for NFL Draft

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | January 13

Avery Young, Auburn's starting right tackle for the past three seasons, will declare for the NFL Draft, according to a report from Rand Getlin of the NFL Network.

Tigers look to keep pace in SEC with a home win over rival Alabama

By CJ Holmes | Sports Writer | January 13

For Auburn center Tra’Cee Tanner, who recorded her sixth double-double of the season in the team’s 79-52 loss to Tennessee, a win at home against Alabama would spell perfection. The senior has never lost to the Tide on her home floor.