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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.

Georgia comeback hands Tigers fifth straight loss

February 23

Senior Hasina Muhammad recorded her second career double-double in the loss, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Bowers powers Tigers to first SEC win of Pearl era

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

"I thought that our conditioning definitely showed late," Pearl said. "Our guys felt like they had more in the tank late."

Gymnastics rallies to top North Carolina in season opener

February 23

The Tigers (1-0) trailed at the halfway point of the meet, but rallied to defeat the Tar Heels in the second rotation on the beam and floor.

Women's basketball falls short to No. 10 Kentucky

February 23

After a solid start, the Tigers were unable to keep up with the fast-scoring pace of the Kentucky offense Thursday, Jan. 8th in Lexington. The 10th-ranked Wildcats defeated the Tigers 78-57. Coming in with a 9-6 record, the Tigers remain unranked.

Auburn swimming and diving drops dual meet to Texas at home

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Tenth-ranked Auburn men fell, 156-135, in a dual meet to No. 1 Texas while the No. 12 Auburn women dropped 174-126 to the No. 6 Longhorns in swimming and diving Thursday at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center.

Pearl: SEC stronger 'top to bottom' than in previous seasons

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

"(Kentucky's performance) really speaks to the overall strength of the conference," Pearl said. "The conference, to me, looks stronger top to bottom than any time I have been in this league."

Harbison won't return to Auburn

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Auburn safeties coach Charlie Harbison will not be retained by new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, per a report from Phillip Marshall.

Travaris Robinson joins Muschamp, will coach defensive backs

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Robinson played at Auburn from 1999-2002 and was a graduate assistant with the Tigers from 2006-07.

Malzahn confident Carlson will recover despite bowl miss

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

Daniel Carlson's Outback Bowl saw the freshman kicker rise to career highs followed by career lows. Though his potential game-tying effort glanced off the right upright, head coach Gus Malzahn said it doesn't diminish the quality of his season.

VIDEO: Daniel Carlson's game-ending miss in overtime

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

The Auburn Tigers (8-5, 4-5 SEC) suffered a 34-31 loss to Wisconsin (11-3, 8-1 Big Ten) in an Outback Bowl that came down to the wire Thursday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Auburn's women's tennis team grabs three wins over the weekend

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | February 23

The Auburn women's tennis team finished their third match of the weekend Sunday, Feb. 15, against Troy.

VIDEO: Gus Malzahn and the Tigers discuss Outback Bowl loss

February 23

After holding the Badgers to a field goal in the first half of overtime, Daniel Carlson's 45-yard field goal bounced off the right upright, sealing the Tigers' defeat.

Auburn suffers tough overtime loss at the Outback Bowl

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

The Auburn Tigers (8-5, 4-5 SEC) suffered a 34-31 loss to Wisconsin (11-3, 8-1 Big Ten) in an Outback Bowl that came down to the wire Thursday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

'Lack of execution' sinks Tigers in Tampa finale

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

"I wouldn't call it luck when we win, I wouldn't call it luck when we lose, it was just a lack of execution at the end of the day," Artis-Payne said.

Auburn finishes in Top 25 in AP Poll

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Auburn finished its season ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Poll Tuesday Jan. 13, despite a 34-31 loss in overtime to Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl and losing four of its last five games.

Frost joins teammates returning to Auburn in 2015

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Several players have already decided to return to Auburn for the 2015 season instead of entering the NFL Draft. After much contemplation, linebacker Kris Frost joined those teammates and announced his return to Auburn for his senior season on Twitter Thursday, Jan. 8.

Alabama's Mr. Football is versatile addition to Tigers' recruiting class

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Kerryon Johnson. A name that has stricken fear into the hearts of high schools across the state for the past four years will more than likely elicit the same reaction across the SEC and possibly the nation.