Sports

Women's rugby on the rise as membership increases

By Kane Grimster | Contributing Writer | February 13

Rugby is not a popular sport in the United States, but a group of women on Auburn's campus are trying to change that. After a few years of low membership, the Auburn women's club rugby team has seen a growth in its numbers, which has breathed new life into the team.

Women's basketball ready to make a run down the SEC stretch

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 13

With just six games left in the regular season, the Auburn women's basketball team knows what lies ahead of them. After a home win against Mississippi State on Feb. 9, the Tigers are entering the final stretch of the season with a 13-10 overall record. With a 4-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference, Auburn holds the ninth spot in the latest league standings.

Cold shooting freezes upset bid against No. 14 Kentucky in men's basketball

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 12

With freezing conditions swirling outside the Auburn Arena, Auburn's shooters never heated up Wednesday night, and the Tigers fell 64-56 to the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats.

Students sound off on The Jungle and the future of men's basketball

By Wesley Baker | Contributing Writer | February 12

When did the "Cameron Crazies" decide to be crazy? At some point in history, Duke Blue Devil basketball became the national title-winning program it is today. And, sometime during the mid-1980s, the students of Duke University decided their team needed a student section to complement their team's effort on the court.

Bramblett and Malzahn on Tiger Talk in 2013

Play-by-play announcer Bramblett reflects on football turnaround and two special calls

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 12

Auburn play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett reflects on the football Tigers' 2013 turnaround, their run to the BCS National Championship Game, and the two calls that changed his career.

Baseball team overflowing with experience, 11 seniors guide the season

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 11

This year's baseball team has loads of experience under their belts with 11 seniors on the roster. The veteran senior class will be mixed with one of the most highly rated freshmen classes in the SEC as well.

Golloway sets high expectations for upcoming baseball season

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 10

Ever since Sunny Golloway was hired to be the next head baseball coach at Auburn University in June, he has said that Auburn is not going to wait around before becoming a force again in the SEC.

Myers excited for SEC softball challenge on The Plains

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 10

Auburn softball program hit a grand slam in 2013 when it hired Clint Myers. Now, it is time for the work to begin on the field.

Tyrese Tanner leads women's basketball to home win against Mississippi State

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 9

The Auburn women's basketball team recorded its first home Southeastern Conference win in Auburn Arena Sunday, a 51-43 decision over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Softball splits Sunday games to win Plainsman Invite title

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 9

After dropping their first game of the day, a close loss against Notre Dame, the Auburn Tigers softball team responded by defeating Tennessee Tech on Sunday.

UPDATED: Football signee Bessent arrested on drug charges

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor and David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 8

Auburn football signee Kalvaraz Bessent was arrested early Saturday morning in Nassau County, Fla. according to online records.

Softball beats Morehead State and Louisiana-Monroe in Plainsman Invitational

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 8

The Auburn softball team remained undefeated Saturday, winning both games in a double-header on Day Two of the Plainsman Invitational.

Auburn's MJ Rott on floor, Jan. 10, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Gymnastics continue their winning ways at Air Force

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 8

No. 10 Auburn gymnastics team continued their success on the road in Colorado Springs, Colo. with a 195.95-193.025 win over the United States Air Force Academy.

Men's basketball falls at LSU to end SEC winning streak

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 8

The Auburn men's basketball team's three game winning streak came to an end Saturday in Baton Rouge, La. where the Tigers fell 87-80 against the LSU Tigers.

Morgan Estell sprints to home. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball defeats NDSU for first win of Clint Myers Era

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 7

After inclement weather caused the Clint Myers Era of Auburn softball to begin in a bizarre fashion Thursday night, the Tigers were able to pick up their first win of the season for their new head coach Friday in their home opener against North Dakota State.