Sports

Kerryon Johnson carving out a role

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 11

The freshman running back has emerged as a reliable contributor out of the backfield.

OPINION: Persistence has paid off for Auburn

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 11

Malzahn’s squad will likely finish 7-5 in a season in which it could have easily slid to 4-8. The Tigers will be playing in the postseason instead of watching the bowl games from the sofa, and they have continued to improve when many expected them to quit.

Auburn to host Southeastern Louisiana in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 11

The Auburn soccer team is the No. 4 seed, the second time in program history it has been a top-16 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Auburn cornerback ruled out for the season

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 10

Freshman Jeremiah Dinson will not return this year due to a knee injury, coach Gus Malzahn announced on "Tiger Talk," his weekly radio show, Monday night.

Basketball squeaks by Indianapolis in overtime in final exhibition game

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

The Tigers survived a 114-109 overtime thriller in a game that included seven ties, eight lead changes, 67 made field goals, 90 free throw attempts and a much closer final score than the 5,327 people in attendance expected.

Volleyball picks up big victory against South Carolina

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 9

The Tigers got a much needed win tonight in Auburn Arena taking down the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

Soccer fights, falls in SEC Tournament semifinal

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 9

Seeded in the number four spot, the 19th ranked Auburn soccer team advanced to semifinal play Friday but was unable to defeat the Florida Gators, falling 2-0 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

Auburn Equestrian Falls to Texas A&M in Top Five Matchup

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 9

No. 2 Auburn suffered its first defeat of the season againt No. 5 Texas A&M, 11-8, in College Station on Friday.

Jeremy Johnson leads Auburn to 26-10 road win over #19 Texas A&M

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 9

Johnson finished 13-17 for 132 yards and a touchdown as the Tigers piled up 443 yards, while the defense held Texas A&M to 303 yards, the lowest Auburn has allowed in over a year.

Defense turns in best performance of season against Texas A&M

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

A week after surrendering a season-high 558 yards to Ole Miss, the Auburn defense quieted the Aggie faithful and their offense in the defense’s best performance of the season in College Station, Texas, Saturday night.

Auburn defeats No. 11 Florida, snaps 41-match losing streak to Gators

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 9

The Tigers were able to snap a 41-match losing streak to the Gators dating back to 1990 with a furious comeback, clinching their third win over a ranked opponent in program history.

Auburn Equestrian earns 12-7 win at SMU

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 9

Auburn’s equestrian team might not have gotten the perfect result from its Texas two-step, but the No. 2 Tigers did come away from the Lone Star State with a victory.

C.J. Uzomah #81 catches ball. Texas A&M vs Auburn at Auburn, AL on Nov 8, 2014. (Kenny Moss | Photographer)

Live football updates from Texas A&M

By Staff Report | November 7

Live updates from The Auburn Plainsman's sports staff from Texas A&M.

Johnson, Solomon lead men's golf team to top of rankings for first time in school history

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

For the first time in school history, Auburn is the consensus No. 1 team in the nation, according to the three major college golf polls – Golfweek Coaches, Golfweek Sagarin and Golfstat.

Auburn mounts comeback against South Carolina in overtime thriller, advances to semifinals

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 5

After falling behind 2-0, the Auburn soccer team mounted a furious comeback, tying the game before winning in penalty kicks.

Carlson named a Lou Groza Award semifinalist

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

Carlson was one of 20 college kickers named a Lou Groza Award semifinalist Thursday morning. The award is given annually to the best place kicker in college football.

Rhett Lashlee updates status of three injured offensive players

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 4

Quarterback Sean White, running back Peyton Barber and wide receiver Stanton Truitt entered Auburn's game against Ole Miss recovering from injuries suffered against Arkansas.

Daniel Phillips takes center stage as Auburn's Mic-Man

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 4

Talking in front of a group of people can be a nerve-racking experience for some. Many students struggle with nerves when presenting a speech or project in a class.

"Nothing's going to be easy" for Tigers in SEC Tournament

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 4

Closing the regular-season in shutout fashion has given the 14-4-0 Auburn soccer team the momentum they need for a tough run at the SEC Tournament run this week.

Auburn demolishes Brevard College in exhibition opener

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 4

Out of 12 players who recorded stats, eight Tigers spent their first minutes on the floor in orange and blue as Auburn cruised to a 99-59 win over Brevard College on Friday night.