Sports

Softball rallies to hand No. 1 Florida its first loss

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 14

On the verge of being swept at home by the defending national champions, the third-ranked Auburn Tigers staged a late rally to knock off No. 1 Florida, 5-4, at Jane B. Moore Field on Monday night.

Women's basketball makes NCAA Tournament field

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 14

Auburn was selected as a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face St. John's, a No. 8 seed, in the first round.

Auburn moves to sixth nationally in RQS rankings

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | March 14

Both the No. 6 ranking and the 197.120 RQS score are program records, and the five-straight 197 scores mark a first for the program as well.

Women's tennis falls at No. 3 Georgia

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | March 13

No. 11 Auburn women’s tennis closed its first SEC match of the season with a 4-1 loss at No. 3 Georgia.

No. 1 Florida beats No. 3 Auburn to clinch series

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 13

The Gators twice overcame a one-run deficit in an 8-5 win over the No. 3 Auburn Tigers at Jane B. Moore Field on Sunday afternoon.

Casey Mize's solid outing keys 10-1 win over Oral Roberts

By Liz Devita | Sports Writer | March 13

Freshman Casey Mize pitched seven strong innings and allowed only one run in Auburn's 10-1 victory over Oral Roberts on Saturday at Plainsman Park.

Late homer lifts top-ranked Florida over No. 3 Auburn in series opener

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 13

Kayli Kvistad's three-run homer in the seventh inning propelled No. 1 Florida to a 6-3 win over No. 3 Auburn that kept the Gators' perfect record (25-0) intact.

Shawn Johnson places in triple jump at NCAA Championships

By Staff Report | March 13

Senior Shawn Johnson recorded the best finish by an Auburn athlete since 1998 in the triple jump at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday.

Equestrian defeats top-10 opponent for second consecutive day

By Staff Report | March 13

The Tigers edged out No. 7 Kansas State, 10-9, in Manhattan, Kansas, to close out the best season in school history at 11-1.

Men's golf tops No. 4 Florida State, wins Seminole Intercollegiate

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 13

Auburn roared back from a disappointing first round to post two solid rounds and win the Seminole Intercollegiate by two strokes on Saturday in Tallahassee, Florida.

Michelle Atherley sets school record, grabs All-America honors at NCAA Championships

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 13

Atherley set a personal best in the pentathlon at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday in Birmingham. She was one of two Auburn athletes to earn All-America honors at the event.

Keeping up with the Joneses: How Jazmine and Jessica Jones went from horseback riding to the hardwood

By CJ Holmes | Sports Writer | March 12

Auburn women’s basketball players Jazmine and Jessica Jones are nearing the end of their sophomore season as student-athletes on The Plains, but the twins still vividly remember a time long before college basketball — an all but graceful period in their early lives that involved horseback riding and a growth spurt.

Tigers fall short on comeback, drop fifth straight

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | March 11

Auburn dropped another game to Oral Roberts University on Friday by a score of 8-7 in a game that ended in a very controversial way.

Equestrian defeats No. 5 Oklahoma State

By Staff Report | March 11

The top-ranked Tigers edged the No. 5 Cowboys, 10-9, to improve to 10-1 on the season.

No. 7 Auburn gymnastics beats Arizona State on senior night

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | March 11

Seniors Caitlin Atkinson, Lexus Demers and Kait Kluz were honored before their final meet in Auburn Arena, and though some tears were shed, Atkinson was proud that they were able to put the feelings aside and perform.

Women's tennis edges Tennessee

By Staff Report | March 11

Auburn fought back from an early deficit to defeat Tennessee, 4-2, on Friday in Knoxville.

Tigers fall short on comeback, drop 5th straight

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | March 11

Auburn dropped another game to Oral Roberts University on Friday by a score of 8-7 in a game that ended in a very controversial way.

Men's golf in middle of the pack after first round of Seminole Intercollegiate

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 11

Auburn sits in eighth place after the first round of the Seminole Intercollegiate following a 2-over-par performance at the Southwood Golf Course.

Men's tennis swept at No. 25 Florida

By Staff Report | March 11

The Gators swept Auburn, 7-0, behind a strong doubles performance and wins in all five singles contests.

Malzahn, Lawson praise defense's energy in spring practice

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 10

After a disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2015, spring practice has provided Auburn with new life and renewed energy, according to head coach Gus Malzahn and several players at a press conference on Thursday. "When I look back at the first five days, I'm really pleased with our energy," Malzahn said.