Sports

Defense stands tall late to preserve 30-27 win over Kentucky

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 19

Auburn gave up a season-high 497 yards of offense, but the defense came up with a crucial stop to preserve the narrow lead in the final minute and give the Tigers their first SEC win of the year.

Auburn gets back on track with 30-27 win over Kentucky

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | October 19

The Tigers pulled off their first SEC win of the season in a closely contested Thursday night game in Lexington.

Basketball lands 4-star 2017 recruit

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | October 19

Bruce Pearl's 2017 recruiting class got stronger Thursday, as 4-star point guard Davion Mitchell committed to the Tigers over several other schools.

Soccer falls 2-0 to Ole Miss in Oxford

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | October 16

Auburn soccer fell short against Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi Friday, falling to the Rebels 2-0.

Women's cross-country team off to hot start

By Meredith Brito | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn ladies cross country team is looking stronger than ever after winning both of their meets so far. With the addition of Brenda Kigen and the improvement so far from Molly McKenna and Veronica Eder this team may be tough to beat.

Volleyball swept by Florida

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn Tigers traveled to Gainesville to take on the 17th-ranked Florida Gators. The match was competitive but Florida would eventually come out on top, sweeping Auburn 3-0.

Casie Ramsier lifts No. 8 Auburn past No. 17 Texas A&M

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | October 12

Auburn rebounded from a loss to South Carolina by shutting out No. 17 Texas A&M, 2-0, on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

Tigers Sweep SEC Foe

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn Tigers traveled to Columbia, South Carolina and took down the Gamecocks 3-0 on Friday night.

Replacing Sunny Golloway

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | October 10

Auburn Baseball severed ties with head coach Sunny Golloway last week, leaving Greg Norton at the helm of the program until a new coach is found.

No. 4 Equestrian knocks off defending national champion South Carolina

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | October 9

The fourth-ranked Tigers upset the second-ranked Gamecocks, who were the defending national champions.

Soccer falls to 10th-ranked South Carolina

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | October 8

The eighth ranked Auburn Tigers fell in South Carolina to the No. 10 Gamecocks Thursday, unable to recover from an early 2-0 lead.

Melissa Luellen determined to return women's golf to glory

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 8

Though Kim Evans left big shoes to fill, Luellen is determined to not only maintain the program she inherited, but improve it.

Shooting Star

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | October 8

An in-depth look at the rising Auburn volleyball star Courtney Crable.

Soccer prepares for South Carolina

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | October 7

A matchup of top-10 teams looms for the Tigers in Columbia.

UPDATED: Gus Malzahn speaks to the press after dismissing Duke Williams

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor and Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 7

Senior receiver D'haquille "Duke" Williams has been dismissed from the Auburn football team, head coach Gus Malzahn announced Monday.

Auburn has 'spirited' practice a day after Duke Williams' dismissal

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 6

Auburn's practice occurred less than a day after the announcement that star wide receiver D’haquille “Duke” Williams was dismissed from the football program for undisclosed reasons.

Auburn bounces back, takes down LSU 3-2

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | October 5

The Auburn Tigers win another SEC matchup in epic fashion on Sunday night, downing the LSU Tigers 3-2.

Jacobs vows to fight Auburn's scholarship disadvantage

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | October 4

Auburn athletics director Jay Jacobs recently penned an op-ed for AL.com where he described a disadvantage Auburn is faced with when it comes to providing scholarships for a large contingent of players for several sports.

Barber, turnovers key Auburn's 35-21 victory over San Jose State

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 4

Barber has been waiting for a performance like Saturday’s, when he rushed for 147 yards and all five of Auburn’s touchdowns on 28 carries in the Tigers' 35-21 victory over San Jose State.

Barber breaks free against San Jose State

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | October 3

Peyton Barber broke through in a big way for Auburn, as the Tigers rode his five touchdowns en route to their 35-21 win over San Jose State.