Sports

Soccer defeats No. 9 Florida with dramatic final-minute goal

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 27

Auburn Soccer capped off a weekend of adversity with a 3-2 win over the No.9 Florida Gators Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

Defensive improvement was not enough to lift Auburn over Mississippi State

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 27

Auburn's defense stepped up in its 17-9 loss to Mississippi State but it was not enough to overcome offensive struggles.

Cross-country competes at Panorama Farms Invite

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

For the first time in 2015, both Tiger teams were defeated at the Panorama Farms Invite in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 26.

5-star center commits to Auburn

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 26

Austin Wiley, the No.21-ranked player in the Class of 2017, committed to Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers Saturday afternoon.

Coach Malzahn during the first half of Texas A&M vs Auburn at Auburn, AL on Nov 8, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

OPINION: Auburn must turn it around now to avoid disastrous season

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

Auburn has no shortage of problems, and the Tigers need to find solutions immediately if they hope to avoid a disappointing season.

Adding to the foundation: Part 1 of Jay Jacobs interview with The Auburn Plainsman

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 26

Part 1 of 3 where Jay Jacobs sat down with The Plainsman Sports Editor Sam Butler to discuss various aspects of the Auburn Athletic Department.

Soccer takes SEC home opener in dramatic overtime win

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 25

The highly anticipated match between the two Tiger teams did not disappoint, with LSU striking first 10 minutes into the match. Auburn’s Casie Ramsier responded in the 39th minute with an assist from Charlotte Van Ishoven.

Soccer prepares to face LSU in SEC home opener

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 24

Auburn soccer has returned to the Plains to take on their rival No. 24 LSU Tigers for battle Sept. 25 in their SEC home opener.

Transfers boost Auburn secondary

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 24

When Auburn lined up for its first snap of the game last weekend, half of the secondary wasn’t even on the team a year ago—and they weren’t freshmen.

Freshmen playing big roles

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 24

A handful of freshmen are stepping up in a big way for Auburn early in 2015.

Raising the White flag

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 24

Johnson was touted as the next Cam Newton by some analysts, but so far, he's been anything but. After too many mistakes, his time ran out. Now, Sean White's time has arrived.

Will Muschamp's track record indicates improvement will come for Auburn defense

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 24

Despite early-season struggles, Will Muschamp appears to be the man to repair Auburn's defense.

Column: Win or lose, game day in Baton Rouge is worth the trip

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 24

Three days, 14 hours of travel and four hours of game time. A win would have been nice. Actually, not losing and seeing the better team not play as poorly as they did would have been nice.

Men's tennis prepares for tough 2015-2016 season

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 23

Auburn Men's Tennis is preparing to revamp for the start of the 2015-16 season. After finishing last season at 15-13 overall, the Tigers are ready to begin their season with two top returners Marko Krickovic and Maxime Hinnisdaels.

Sean White to start at quarterback in place of Jeremy Johnson

September 23

After throwing six interceptions in three games, Jeremy Johnson has been benched for Sean White ahead of Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Carl Lawson out for "extended period of time"

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 22

Auburn will be without its best defender for quite a while, if not for the remainder of the 2015 season, according to coach Gus Malzahn.

Podcast on the Plains: Hot Takes - LSU - episode 3

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor and Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 22

Sam and Evan talk about Auburn's overtime win against Jacksonville State, and how they expect the Tigers to play against LSU.

Senior duo prepares for final season

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 21

The Auburn Men's Tennis team is looking to make a drive to the Sweet 16 this season, being lead by seniors Marko Krickovic and Joseph Van Dooren.

Week 4 Games to Watch (game day tab only)

September 21

UCLA at Arizona, 7 p.m.: ESPN’s College GameDay is in Tuscon, Arizona, for a match-up between the top teams in the vaunted Pac-12 South. The Bruins have been led by true freshman quarterback Josh Rosen and a dominant defense led by do-it-all linebacker Myles Jack.

14th-ranked soccer team beats Tennessee 3-1, notches first conference win

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 21

The No. 14 Auburn soccer team pulled their conference record even with a 3-1 win over Tennessee in Knoxville on Sunday.