Justin Powell named SEC Freshman of the Week
ByAfter back-to-back 26-point performances, Auburn guard Justin Powell was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday.
After back-to-back 26-point performances, Auburn guard Justin Powell was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday.
Following Auburn's 24-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Tank Bigsby and Derick Hall have earned SEC Player of the Week honors, the SEC announced Monday.
Auburn Athletic Director Allen Greene announced Sunday that Gus Malzahn was no longer the head coach after eight seasons. Let’s take a look back at each of Malzahn’s eight seasons at the helm:
After COVID-19 issues forced Auburn to postpone Tuesday's contest, Auburn women's basketball returned to the court Sunday. A shorthanded Auburn mounted a comeback with only 10 active players and defeated South Alabama 74-66 in Auburn Arena for the Tigers' fourth win this season.
After the news of Gus Malzahn's firing, Auburn players past and present took to social media to share their thoughts.
Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi, Auburn's defense finished the night with a total of six sacks, two interceptions, seven pass break-ups and eight tackles for a loss in the 24-10 win. "Being able to come here to Starkville and being able to put up a game like that, play for one another and send them out on the right note, was huge," Hall said.
Despite a slow start on offense Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi, Auburn found a way to win its regular-season finale 24-10 behind the leg of Anders Carlson and the rushing attack from Tank Bigsby.
In Auburn’s 74-71 win over Memphis on Saturday, Allen Flanigan and Justin Powell led the way as the duo combined for 42 points.
“I’m hoping that week, that off week, we had before the game got canceled will give us preparation, too," Malzahn said. "I’m hoping it will give us a good footing on everything with our plan. They present challenges, no doubt, they are protective of the football and I think that’s been a big factor.”
“[The Mississippi State defense does] a lot of different things, especially different from last year,” Nix said. “They were a little bit simpler last year, and you knew what you could expect. We had a good game plan for them going in last year. This year obviously, it’s a lot different with a new coaching staff.”
Injured senior linebacker K.J. Britt announced on Thursday via Twitter that he will not be returning this season and instead will turn his attention to the 2021 NFL Draft.
Auburn women’s basketball will have to wait to return to play, as COVID-19 issues and contact tracing within the Tigers’ program has postponed their game against Belmont. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Against No. 5 Texas A&M, Auburn’s offense improved upon its Iron Bowl performance, and Bo Nix used his legs to scramble for two scores. However, in the last 15 minutes of game time, the offense disappeared.
The Auburn defense couldn’t do much to stop the Texas A&M offense on Saturday, allowing 509 yards of total offense, including 313 on the ground. “We couldn’t stop the run and we couldn’t get off the field,” Malzahn said.
It was a tough trip to the Lone Star State for Auburn women’s basketball, as Houston handed Auburn its first loss of the season, 71-61.
Coming off a rough shooting performance against UCF, Auburn tied the SEC record for 3-pointers made in a game on Friday night en route to a 90-81 victory over South Alabama.
Senior Day is set to occur on Saturday for Auburn football as the Tigers take on No. 5 Texas A&M in the 2020 Jordan-Hare Stadium finale. Here are some players from both sides to keep an eye on and keys to victory for each team.
Fresh off a win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night, Auburn women's basketball hits the road for the first time this season on Saturday looking to take down Houston and move to 4-0.
Ahead of Auburn's home opener, Bruce Pearl anticipates another tough matchup with South Alabama. “This is a team and a program that does have confidence,” Pearl said.
