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Former Auburn softball coach hired to coach at Opelika high school

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | May 25

Tina Deese, coach of Auburn's softball team from 1997-2013, accepted the head coaching job at Opelika High School on Wednesday, May 20. 

Tigers earn first ticket to the Women’s College World Series

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | May 23

Not much could top the 12-11 victory in extra innings against the Ragin’ Cajuns Friday afternoon, May 22, except a second win, complete with a trip to the Tiger’s first Women’s College World Series. Through team effort, quality at bats and the extra effort from third baseman Kasey Cooper, the Tigers made this dream a reality.

Women’s golf coach Kim Evans takes new position at Auburn after 21 seasons

By Staff Report | May 22

After 21 seasons as the head women’s golf coach at Auburn, Kim Evans has accepted a new position within the university and has decided to end her Auburn coaching career. Evans led Auburn to eight SEC titles and seven top-10 finishes in 21 seasons.

Tony Barbee finds success at Kentucky

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | May 22

Former basketball head coach Tony Barbee has been promoted to assistant coach for Kentucky under the leadership of John Calipari, as announced Friday morning.

Baylor ends season for women’s doubles pair

By Staff Report | May 22

Auburn doubles partners Pleun Burgmans and Emily Flickinger fell 6-1, 6-2 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA Championships Thursday, May 21. “Pleun and Emily both had great seasons,” Auburn head coach Lauren Longbotham Meisner said.

​Tigers drop SEC Tournament with loss to No. 6 Florida

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | May 21

After the Tiger’s showed potential in holding out through two rounds of the SEC Tournament, only losing to No.

Auburn loses to No. 1 LSU in SEC Tournament

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | May 20

The two teams combined for seventeen runs, eighteen hits, and five errors in a game that was delayed for ninety minutes because of rain in the area.

Ollert ends singles career in first round of NCAA Championships

By Staff Report | May 20

Men's Tennis senior Lukas Ollert lost Wednesday in the opening round to Tulane’s Domenik Koepfer at the NCAA Championships, bringing Ollert’s outstanding singles career to a close. Ollert’s first set was a close 7-6 loss, and Koepfner, ranked among the tournament’s top 16 seeds, carried momentum into the second set, winning 6-2.

Tigers scratch the Wildcats, advance in SEC Tournament

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 20

Auburn baseball stepped up to the plate Tuesday in its first SEC Tournament game since 2013, walking away victors after facing the Kentucky Wildcats. Sophomore Cole Lipscomb had a quality start and successful day on the mound through 7.2 innings, and recording nine strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA, allowing only four hits and two earned runs in 107 pitches.

Graba named top 10 gymnastics coach in the nation

By Staff Report | May 19

 On Tuesday, CollegeAD.com named three-time SEC Coach of the Year Jeff Graba, who led Auburn to the NCAA Championship Super Six this season for the first time in 22 years, one of the top 10 women’s gymnastics head coaches in the country. Auburn broke or tied 52 program records this year as junior Caitlin Atkinson and seniors Megan Walker and Bri Guy were named All-Americans, and six others earned All-SEC honors.

Lipscomb named to All-SEC team

By Staff Report | May 19

Tigers’ right-handed pitcher Cole Lipscomb was named to the All-SEC second team, the SEC announced Monday, May 18. Lipscomb is the first Auburn pitcher named to the All-SEC first or second team since Steven Register in 2004. “This is a great honor for Cole,” coach Sunny Golloway said.

'Sky’s the limit' for softball, heading into first NCAA Super Regional in program history

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | May 18

Auburn softball took the 7-4 victory against South Alabama after over three hours of play Sunday afternoon, May 17, advancing the Tigers to the first NCAA Super Regionals in program history.  “I believe that this team can go as far as they want to go,” coach Clint Myers said.

Auburn track and field shines in Starkville

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 17

Auburn track and field concluded competition at the SEC Championships in Starkville, Mississippi this weekend.  Junior Shawn Johnson earned 13 points with a tie for second in the high jump and third place finish in the triple jump on Saturday.

Men’s golf qualifies for NCAA Championship for 4th-straight season

By Staff Report | May 17

The No. 7 men’s golf team jumped from seventh to fourth place with a 4-under 280 in the final round of the NCAA Lubbock Regional on Saturday, May 16, to earn their fourth-straight ticket to the NCAA Championship. The Tigers, who were one shot off the cutline after the second round, finished the final two holes 2-under to advance to the NCAA Championship in Bradenton, Florida Friday, May 29, to Wednesday,June 3. “It was a stressful day and kind of up and down,” coach Nick Clinard said.

Baseball falls to Florida in deciding game of series

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 16

Despite taking a huge win from the No. 6 Florida Gators Thursday night, May 14, the Tigers fell 3-1 in the final game of the series. The long awaited return of Keegan Thompson proved promising.

Fagan homer pushes softball to NCAA Regional Championship

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | May 16

By one mere point, the Tigers took the Saturday, May 16, win against South Alabama to advance to the NCAA Regional Championship game with the help of shortstop Haley Fagan’s 13th home run of the season and Marcy Harper’s execution on the pitcher’s mound.

Providence’s Tyler Harris added to Pearl’s roster

By Staff Report | May 15

Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl added new forward, Tyler Harris, to the 2016 roster, according to a report by the Montgomery Advertiser.  Harris, a top five transfer from Providence, chose Auburn over top basketball programs such as UCONN, Oklahoma State and Georgia Tech. Harris averaged 9.9 points and 4.4 rebounds off 12 starts on 34 games last season. Harris said Pearl has planned to put him in a power forward position for this upcoming season.

Gymnast Megan Walker nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year and Academic All-District

By Staff Report | May 15

Auburn All-America gymnast Megan Walker was nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year honors and named to the Capital One CoSIDA academic all-district four team.