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Getting defensive

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For a defense to be a feared unit, it must have a calling card, a reputation, a personality to hang its hat on.

Arkansas brings youth to conference match

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Arkansas will enter Wednesday's game against the Tigers with one of SEC's most potent offensive weapons: guard BJ Young.

Lacrosse club signs first non-student head coach

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For the first time in history, the men's lacrosse team will have a non-student coach leading the team.

Horsing around with Helfer

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Lisa Helfer's passion for horses started with something a little smaller.

Youthful gymnasts bound into SEC

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | January 19

The Auburn gymnastics team will compete in its third match of the season against the University of Georgia Friday at 7 p.m. at Auburn Arena.

Santeiu named SEC Diver of the Week

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Sophomore Auburn diver John Santeiu IV placed first in the Georgia Diving invitational Jan. 5.

Tigers continue SEC play against Gamecocks

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 18

The Tigers will look to improve their SEC record Saturday against South Carolina. The Gamecocks (8-9, 0-3) have lost their last three games and are in last place in the SEC.

Tigers crumble in overtime against LSU

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 17

Auburn made it to overtime in its second-consecutive game, but couldn't keep up in Baton Rouge, losing to the Tigers 65-58.

An Auburn graduate brings sports radio back to the Plains

By Callie Ward / WRITER | January 14

Tune in every Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. to listen to Perkins show, "The Drive," on ESPN 106.5 FM.

Both victory and defeat for the Tigers

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | January 14

The swim and dive team experienced victory and defeat against the Texas Longhorns Wednesday and Thursday at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center.

Auburn earns first SEC victory in double overtime

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 14

Auburn wins Saturday's game against Ole Miss after double overtime.

Women's basketball unable to overcome Commodores

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 13

The Auburn women's basketball team fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 66-58 Thursday night.

Tigers keep it close with No. 2 ranked Kentucky

By Robert E. Lee / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

Auburn forced into its second straight SEC loss after close game.

Babul works behind scenes

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 12

One of the behind-the-scenes figures for Auburn basketball coach Tony Barbee is Mike Babul, director of basketball operations and a crucial figure in running daily operations as well as Barbee's summer basketball camp.

Gabriel grabs history books

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 12

Kenny Gabriel earned a place in the Auburn record books with his performance against Bethune-Cookman Jan. 2.

Chizik lures coordinator from professional ranks

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

After a month of rumors and speculation about the vacant defensive coordinator position, coach Gene Chizik found his guy, and he had him tagged from the very beginning.

Tigers travel to take on Vandy

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

The Auburn women's basketball team struggled to overcome its youth as SEC play began in 2012. The Tigers (9-7, 1-2) went to Tuscaloosa and defeated Alabama 65-55, but that win was sandwiched between two losses by an average of 23.5 points to Tennessee and Georgia.

2012: Youth is served

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

Life in the SEC is tough. But this past season, life in the SEC Western Division was the toughest of them all.