Sports

Tigers talk spring progress, team spirit ahead of A-Day

By Reese Bienvenu | Sports Writer | April 10

As the Tigers look forward to the annual A-Day events, a few of Auburn players, both new and returning, spent time sharing their thoughts on spring progress, excitement for the upcoming season and praise for their fellow teammates.

Tigers take game one, Blazers respond to split doubleheader

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 10

Auburn softball cruised to a 6-1 victory in game one against UAB, but the Blazers responded with a 4-3 win to split the doubleheader.

Auburn freshman Jahki Howard enters the transfer portal

By Reese Bienvenu | Sports Writer | April 9

After just one season on the Plains, Auburn freshman Jahki Howard has officially entered the transfer portal.

No. 11 Auburn baseball rallies to beat No. 18 Georgia Tech in midweek action

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 9

No. 11 Auburn traveled to Atlanta for a midweek contest against the No. 18 Georgia Tech and came from behind, scoring four runs in the last three innings to to outlast the Yellow Jackets 9-8 at Russ Chandler Stadium.

Tigers split double-header to clinch series win against the Tide

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | April 6

The Tigers rolled over the Tide to win the series Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader, losing the first game 6-5 but then clinching it in the second with a 7-5 win.

The Agony of Defeat: Heartbreak for Auburn as turnovers sink national championship bid

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 5

Coming into Saturday’s Final Four tilt, Auburn and their ten seniors knew that a few mistakes would end their collegiate careers. Auburn’s 12 second-half turnovers were too much to overcome, thus falling to the Gators 79-73, in a heartbreaker.

Inside The Locker Room: Coaches, Players react to Auburn’s Final Four loss to Florida

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

The top-seeded Tigers’ season came to an end Saturday evening inside of the Alamodome as conference foe, Florida defeated Auburn 79-73 with the help of a second half surge. Take a look inside the locker room as players and coaches break down the season ending loss for Auburn.

Tigers' dream season ends in Final Four heartbreak

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | April 5

Auburn’s magical season ends in the Final Four. The Tigers led by eight at halftime, but a second-half surge led by Walton Clayton Jr.’s 34 points — including 20 after the break — lifted the Gators to victory. Auburn finishes just short of a shot at the national title.

Pearl: ‘We just did not execute offensively in the second half’

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | April 5

“Played beautiful basketball in the first half. We were prepared. We had a great game plan. They executed it really well. We only turned the ball over twice. Second half, Florida's effort and energy, the fact that we're not as deep as what we normally are, was a factor. I thought fatigue was a factor. As a result, we weren't able to maintain control of the game.”

Stats To Know: Auburn falls to Florida 79-73 in the Final Four

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

Check out the stats to know from Auburn's 79-73 Final Four loss to Florida inside the Alamodome, ending the Tigers' historic season.

Auburn’s historic season ends in the Final Four, falls to Florida 79-73

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

Draped all through the Alamodome is the phrase that has become synonymous with the Final Four: the road ends here. For the top-seeded Tigers, their historic season did just that on Saturday night against Florida.

Let Chad Be Chad: Pearl’s trust fuels Baker-Mazara and Auburn’s Final Four run

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | April 5

“We do let Chad Baker-Mazara be himself,” Bruce Pearl said. “As a result, it has the opportunity to bring out the best in him sometimes as a player.” Auburn’s Final Four run isn’t just about talent—it’s about trust, depth and sacrifice. “If you earn their trust, they’ll run through a wall for you.”

Inside The Locker Room: Tigers make final comments before Final Four

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 5

As the top-seeded Tigers are set to rematch with conference foe Florida later today in the Final Four, Auburn players spent time before yesterday’s open practice sharing their final thoughts on the contest prior to tipoff in the Alamodome.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Florida - Final Four

By Sports Staff | April 5

No. 1 seeds Auburn and Florida are set to clash in the Final Four in San Antonio for a spot in the National Championship game. Here's what some of our sports staff has to say about the clash between the Tigers and Spartans, complete with score predictions and analysis.