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McKean tabbed as SEC Male Diver of the Week

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | December 9

McKean finished the invitational with a number of personal bests, including a 413.70 on the platform and a 369.40 on the 1-meter, his second best record in the event.

Artis-Payne, Dismukes headline AP All-SEC representatives

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 8

Four Auburn players were named to the Associated Press' All-SEC Team Monday.

Dismukes a finalist for Rimington Trophy

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 8

Dismukes is also a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which goes to the nation's best lineman. The senior has 49 career starts and has accepted an invite to play in the Senior Bowl.

Auburn Swim and Dive wrap things up at the Georgia Invitational

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 7

The Auburn swim and dive team wrapped things up at the Georgia Invitational at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, Georgia as the men's team finished third overall and the women's team finished fourth Sunday.

Tigers to play Wisconsin in Outback Bowl

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 7

"We're very excited about the opportunity to play at the Outback Bowl in Tampa against a very good Wisconsin team," Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. "Our players and coaches are looking forward to this opportunity. It should be a great week for our team and our fans."

Shore, Tigers scour Europe for top international prospects

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | December 7

"The American kids understand 'team' more because they play more team sports growing up as a whole," Shore said. "But on the other side, the international kids grow up faster because their parents don't go to every tournament with them. They don't tell them how great they are. They don't do everything for them."

Myers inducted into NFCA Hall of Fame

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 6

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced that Auburn softball head coach Clint Myers will be inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame at the NFCA Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia in 2015.

This Week in Sports | 12.6.14

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 6

A discussion of this week in Auburn sports.

Defensive tackle Angelo Blackson looks back on Auburn memories

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 6

Defensive tackle Angelo Blackson will walk across the stage to graduate with his peers Dec. 13. "The Plainsman's" Derek Thompson sat down with Blackson to talk about Auburn, football and his plans for the future.

Tigers fall as Harrell shines

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 5

It was all KT Harrell in Auburn Arena Friday, and that wasn't enough to give Auburn the win. In a 58-54 loss to Coastal Carolina, the senior guard finished with nearly half of Auburn's points, putting up 25. On the night, Harrell was 8-15 shooting, including seven threes on eight attempts.

Tigers rebound at home with Southeast Louisiana beatdown

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | December 4

"I really don't think we were taking our time," head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said. "I thought we were settling for outside shots too much. We had to get in the paint a little more, get a little more high percentage shots. It's hard because when you see zone, everybody thinks they should just shoot the ball from the outside."

Foster named NCEA Rider of the Month

By Pierce Quinn | Sports Writer | December 4

"We are extremely proud of her," head coach Greg Williams said. "She has come on strong during her sophomore season. I am proud of the way she has competed, and I know she has her best rides ahead of her."

Last-second layup downs Tigers in Lubbock

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | December 3

Senior shooting guard KT Harrell scored 17 points, but no other Tiger scored more than six points as Auburn fell to Texas Tech 46-44 Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas.

Tigers eager for return of injured shooting guard

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | December 3

"We've played 80 percent of our season without him," Pearl said. "80 percent is a significant number. We've played four games without him and one with him. So any time you get guys back, it does change your chemistry and locations. His learning curve is going to be affected. It's not so much where to be as far as our plays are concerned, but probably more on the defensive side where he had a lot of room to grow."

Women's basketball races past Marquette 79-53 to remain unbeaten at home

December 2

Women's basketball cruised their way to a 79-53 victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles Tuesday night in Auburn Arena. The Tigers improve to 4-2 on the year and remain undefeated at home six games into the season.

Five possible replacements for Auburn's defensive coordinator

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer , Andrew Monson | Sports Writer , Pierce Quinn | Sports Writer , Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer and Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | November 30

All but one of the names on our list is a former head coach who is currently without a job or could be without a job due to varying circumstances.\0x200B

UPDATED: Johnson out as defensive coordinator

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 30

According to the website Football Scoop and Phillip Marshall of 247 Sports, Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has been fired.

Tigers drop in polls following Iron Bowl Loss

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 30

Auburn has dropped to 20th is this week's AP poll. Additionally, the Tigers fell to No. 21 in the Amway Coaches poll.