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Carlson, Tigers take another step in NCAA Tournament

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 21

The Auburn bats came alive again in Saturday’s 6-1 rout of USC Upstate. After a historic performance in last week’s SEC Tournament against the No. 1 Florida Gators, pitcher Kaylee Carlson returned to the circle Saturday and threw a complete game.

Tigers walk off the Gamecocks in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 20

Sun and gloom took turns replacing the skies over a packed Jane B. Moore field for game two of the NCAA Tournament Regional in Auburn on Friday.

Live coverage: Auburn vs. Jacksonville State in NCAA Regional opener

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 20

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Malzahn and Saban to participate in Lutzie 43 Invitational

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | May 20

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn and Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will play in the Lutzie 43 Foundation's first annual Lutzie 43 Invitational on May 24 in Sylacauga.

Vanderbilt too much for Auburn, Take series from Tigers

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 19

In the second game of a double header in Nashville, Tennessee, the Vanderbilt Commodores (40-15, 17-12) gave the Tigers more than they could handle in a 9-3 rout.

Tigers drop game one of Vanderbilt double header

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 19

A strong offensive start for the Tigers was not enough to push them to victory in game one of Thursday’s double header in Nashville as they fell to Vanderbilt 5-2. The Tigers were without senior Jordan Ebert and junior Niko Buentello in game one after the two were benched due to a violation of team rules.

Five Auburn softball players earn NFCA

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 19

Auburn softball's Emily Carosone, Kasey Cooper, Tiffany Howard, Carlee Wallace and Jade Rhodes were each named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region teams, the organization announced Thursday. Forty-eight student-athletes from the Southeastern Conference have received 2016 NFCA Division I All-Region awards.

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Women's Tennis falls 4-0 in Sweet 16

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 19

After reaching their first NCAA Round of 16 in program history, the No.11 Auburn women's tennis team fell to No. 6 Vanderbilt 4-0 in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday. The Tigers dropped the doubles point when No. 14 Courtney Colton and Sydney Campbell of Vanderbilt defeated No. 8 Alizee Michaud and Pleun Burgmans of Auburn 6-4.

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No. 8 Auburn advances to fifth consecutive NCAA Championship

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 18

A successful final round is advancing the No. 8 Auburn men’s golf team to its fifth consecutive NCAA Championship, shooting 5-under at Ol’ Colony Golf Course on Wednesday.

Jordan Ebert named to SEC Community Service Team

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 18

Auburn baseball's Jordan Ebert was named to the SEC Community Service Team once again, the conference announced Wednesday. The Foley, Alabama native volunteers through Auburn athletics and baseball to visit pediatric hospital patients and has participated in Walking Wednesday to support a local elementary school student battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia, enlisting support from teammates and coaching staff.

Kasey Cooper named espnW Player of the Year

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 18

SEC Softball Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the Year and newly crowned espnW Player of the Year Kasey Cooper is racking up the awards this season.

Auburn blazes a 4-1 final home game win over UAB

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 17

A 4-1 win over UAB in Auburn baseball’s final home matchup of the season left Plainsman Park in content Tuesday night.

Men's golf improves in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 17

Freshman Jacob Solomon and Will Long led the Auburn men’s golf team to fifth place Tuesday in the second round of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional.

Auburn, Clemson kick-off set at prime time

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 17

Auburn football will open the 2016 season under the lights at 8 p.m. CST against Clemson. The Sept.

Johnson leads Tigers in NCAA Tournament opening round

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 16

Michael Johnson, a first-team All-SEC selection, led the No.8 Auburn men's golf team in the opening round of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional at Ol' Colony Golf Course on Monday.

SEC Title win earns Tigers fourth national seed in NCAA tournament

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 16

With three wins in 36 hours through the weekend, the Auburn softball team won their second straight SEC Title and will now host a regional at Jane B.

Tigers Rout LSU 7-1, Win Second Straight SEC Title

By Jack Winchester | Sports Writer | May 16

After winning three games in two days, the Auburn Tigers are the 2016 SEC Tournament Champions. Auburn defeated LSU on Saturday afternoon behind a strong pitching performance from freshman Makayla Martin.

Tigers fall 10-3 into Mississippi State dust pan

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 15

A talented No.4 Mississippi State team made the final twist of the knife Sunday, sweeping Auburn after a 10-3 victory at Plainsman Park.

Tigers fall 16-6, drop series to Mississippi State

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 14

Auburn failed to comeback from an early Mississippi State lead, falling 16-6 to the Bulldogs and dropping their last home SEC series Saturday at Plainsman Park. “The eight-run second inning gave us no chance,” Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson said.