Sports

OPINION: Discipline key to 2015 football improvement

By Brian Stultz | Sports Writer | February 23

To say discipline was a problem in 2014 would be an understatement. Key drives by opponents were kept alive by foolish penalties. It seemed a weekly occurrence ex-defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson would talk about cleaning up play.

No. 21 Auburn gymnastics defeated at No. 3 Florida

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | February 23

No. 21 Auburn gymnastics lost in its SEC opener at No. 3 Florida Friday, Jan 16, 197.200-195.650.

Tigers grab close win against South Carolina in front of sellout crowd

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

KT Harrell's 24 points lifted Auburn to a 71-68 victory over South Carolina Saturday, Jan. 17. None of those 24 were more important than the four that came after Harrell was fouled on a made 3-pointer with the Tigers trailing 53-57 with less than five minutes to go.

Auburn men's tennis team beats the Citadel in double-header

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | February 23

The Auburn men's tennis team began their spring season versus the Citadel Bulldogs on Sunday, Jan. 18. The Tigers won both matches against the Southern Conference team 7-0.

Tigers look to reload with top-level recruits

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

A largely underwhelming season for the Auburn Tigers was capped off by a disappointing 34-31 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Outback Bowl on January 1st. Now that the first College Football Playoff National Championship has been played, teams across the country zero in on one singular focus--recruiting.

Thompson's return to action provides Tiger frontcourt depth

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Alex Thompson is back on the Plains and back on the hardwood for Auburn. Thompson, a walk-on who was awarded a scholarship by former head coach Tony Barbee, took a semester off in the fall for personal reasons, but has seen significant playing time since returning to school in December 2014.

Road woes continue, Tigers blown out by Florida

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Coming off a home victory against Missouri, the Tigers were flat all night against Florida, losing by a final of 75-55. Auburn shot 33 percent from the field and went six of 18 from three-point land.

Slow start dooms Tigers against Lady Vols

By Brian Stultz | Sports Writer | February 23

Auburn (9-9, 0-5 SEC) lost 54-42 at Auburn Arena to No. 6 Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Jan. 15. Tennessee (15-2, 5-0 SEC) came into Auburn Arena and smothered Auburn's offense to 32 percent shooting, including just two of nine from outside the arc to keep their conference record perfect.