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Fishing team seeks recognition for success

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 24

Being a part of the SEC, Auburn is nationally known for its football, basketball and softball teams, especially with these programs’ success. However, Auburn is home to more sports teams than students are even aware of. One of these programs is the fishing team. Fishing has been around at Auburn for about seven years, according to Lucas Brown, senior in mechanical engineering and member of the team.

Bruce Pearl to represent Auburn in SEC Takeover

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | June 24

Beginning Monday, June 29, each SEC school will choose what is played on the SEC Network for 24 consecutive hours.

Auburn gains commitment from offensive lineman

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 22

Football picked up a commitment from 4-star offensive lineman Brodarious Hamm on Monday night, June 22.

Future looks bright for football

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor and Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 19

Thursday afternoon, June 11, proved to be a strong day for the 2016 recruitment class under Gus Malzahn’s Tigers.

​Tigers recruit first defensive end for 2016 class

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 18

Thursday morning, June 18, defensive end Daquan Newkirk announced his commitment to the Tigers to join the 2016 recruiting class. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive end chose Auburn over offers from a large number of schools, including SEC teams such as Alabama and Kentucky.

Auburn hires women's golf coach

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 16

Athletic director Jay Jacobs announced Tuesday, June 16, that Melissa Luellen has been named the head women’s golf coach at Auburn.

AP projects football to CFP national title game

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 16

It is no secret that Auburn’s football team will enter the 2015 season with high expectations.

Former All-American named WNBA Player of the Week

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 16

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner has been named the WNBA Player of the Week for her performance in the first week of the WNBA season.

Track and field concludes NCAA Championship with top finishes

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 14

The men’s and women’s track and field team concluded competition in the NCAA Championships with top-8 finishes from sophomore Kahlil Henderson and junior Shawn Johnson on Friday, June 12, as well as a second place finish from Marshay Ryan in the triple jump on Saturday, June 13.

Schlottman wins Palmetto Amateur

By Staff Report | June 14

Men's golfer Ben Schlottman won the Palmetto Amateur by two shots by firing a final round of 4-under 66 at the Palmetto Golf Club on Saturday, June 13. The sophomore from Advance, North Carolina, edged Billy Kennerly of Alpharetta, Georgia, with a four round score of 8-under 69-64-73-66—272. “It feels great to win such a prestigious event,” Schlottman said.

Harrell destined to prove himself at NBA level

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 14

KT Harrell is no stranger to the being the underdog. He played the role in high school and during his time at Auburn and said he relishes the opportunity to play it again in his transition to the NBA. “One of the things I’ve dealt with my entire life is being overlooked,” Harrell said.

Baseball alumnus awaits call up from MLB

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | June 12

In 2014, Auburn baseball saw three Tigers selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Three athletes named All-American

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 11

Two Auburn golfers and an Auburn gymnast were named All-Americans on Thursday, June 11. Shortly after freshman men’s golfer Ben Shlottman was named an All-American, women’s golfer Sophia Schubert and gymnast Megan Walker followed.

Cornerback Jamarcus King commits to the Tigers

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 11

It’s been a big day for the Auburn Tigers. Shortly after three-star running back Malik Miller announced his commitment to Auburn over Florida State and Alabama Thursday afternoon, June 11, junior college prospect Jamarcus King announced he’s doing the same over twitter.

Auburn scores three-star running back Malik Miller

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | June 11

After close consideration between Auburn, Alabama and Florida State, three-star running back prospect Malik Miller announced Thursday, June 11, he has chosen to join Gus Malzahn’s 2016 roster.

Schlottman named All-American

By Staff Report | June 11

It was announced Thursday, June 11, Auburn men’s golfer Ben Schlottman was named Golfweek All-America honorable mention, the first freshman in school history to receive All-America honors. Schlottman recorded the fourth-lowest stroke average in program history at 70.96 and also became the first freshman in school history to be named first-team All-SEC.

​Athletics announces date for 2015 Fan Day

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 11

The Auburn athletic department announced Thursday, June 11, that the football team will hold its annual Fan Day on Aug.

​Henderson advances to 200m final at NCAA Championships

By Staff Report | June 11

On Wednesday, June 10, Sophomore Kahlil Henderson qualified for the 200m final as the Auburn track and field team opened competition at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Henderson recorded a personal-best time of 20.29 to finish sixth in the semifinals.