Sports

Countess, Jones turning heads before NFL Draft

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 10

Two Auburn defensive backs were present at the Tigers’ Pro Day on Monday, but only one participated in activities beside the usual position-specific drills. That’s because Jonathan Jones was invited to the NFL Draft Combine, while Blake Countess was left without an invite.

Softball extends shutout streak in sweep of Tennessee State

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 10

With a series against top-ranked defending champion Florida looming, No. 3 Auburn ensured it would enter the weekend with plenty of momentum and confidence of its own.

Men's basketball suffers worst loss in 11 years against Tennessee in SEC Tournament

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

A disappointing season came to an embarrassing end for the Tigers on Wednesday night at the SEC Tournament in Nashville, as Auburn fell to Tennessee, 97-59, in a game that was over soon after tipoff.

Peyton Barber ready for a chance at NFL level

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

However his opportunity in the NFL comes about, Barber is determined to take full advantage of it.

Auburn gymnastics persevering through injury

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | March 8

Since that meet, Auburn has taken the next step in its quest for a second-straight NCAA Super Six berth. The Tigers have posted their four highest scores of the season, including three straight 197's and the first win against Alabama in 117 meets.

Offense struggles again as Auburn drops fourth straight

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | March 8

Auburn dropped its fourth game in a row on Tuesday, March 8, against the ninth ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Men's golf loses lead, finishes second in Tiger Invitational

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 8

Auburn allowed a 2-stroke lead to slip away on the final day of the Tiger Invitational, losing its home tournament by three shots.

Auburn Athletics and FOX Sports agree to multimillion dollar deal

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | March 7

Auburn Athletics and FOX Sports have reportedly inked a 10-year, $120 million contract.

Duke Williams returns to Auburn for Pro Day

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 7

A little more than five months after he was dismissed from the team, Duke Williams resurfaced at Auburn, hoping to prove his worth to NFL scouts.

Men's golf falters despite Ben Schlottman's surge in second round of Tiger Invitational

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 7

Schlottman tied for the low round of the day with a 3-under-par 69, but he was one of few bright spots for Auburn.

Tre' Williams ready to lead inexperienced linebacker corp

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 7

Williams is tasked with leading a defense and, more specifically, a linebacker corp with many new faces — both on and off the field.

Kasey Cooper named SEC Player of the Week for second week in a row

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 7

This is the second consecutive week Cooper has received the award. She led Auburn with a .692 batting average for the week and broke the program record for home runs in a career with 42.

Auburn rises to No. 7 in RQS Rankings

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | March 7

Auburn has now been ranked in the top 10 for 21 consecutive weeks, and the No. 7 ranking is the highest Auburn has ever been ranked at this point in a season.

Softball shuts out Georgia State twice

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 7

No. 3 Auburn rode dominant defensive performances to two shutout wins against Georgia State on Sunday.

Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) runs the ball 37 yards for a touchdown to put Auburn ahead of Florida State 31-27 with 1:19 left in the game, Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Former Auburn running back arrested for drug possession, resisting officers

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 6

Former Auburn running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Tre Mason was arrested on

Men's golf leading after Day One of Tiger Invitational

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 6

Auburn leads the Tiger Invitational by five strokes after carding a 3-under 285 in Sunday's first round.

Lipscomb, Ebert shine, Tigers fall to Southern Mississippi, 3-1

By Liz Devita | Sports Writer | March 6

Right-hander Cole Lipscomb threw 6.2 innings and allowed just two earned runs, but Auburn fell for the third game in a row.

Women's tennis defeats LSU, gets third win against top 15 team

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | March 6

"I think we came out strong from the very beginning with our doubles," Spencer said. "LSU is a really good team and we came out swinging from the very beginning. The last two weeks have given us a lot of confidence."

Auburn offense can't get going, Tigers lose to Michigan State, 3-0

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | March 5

Auburn dropped Saturday’s game to Michigan State by a score of 3-0. This is the second loss for the Tigers this weekend as they headed to Florida to play in the Cox Diamond Invitational.

Men's basketball falls to Mississippi State in regular season finale

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 5

The Tigers fell to Mississippi State, 79-66, despite a career-high 13 points from Horace Spencer, his third personal best in the last four games.