Sports

Malzahn reloads support staff with high school legend Bentley and former linebacker Williams

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 28

After several of his former assistants left their analyst jobs to take larger responsbilities at other schools, Gus Malzahn is reloading his support staff for a potential SEC title defense.

Racean 'Roc' Thomas ready to be solid back at Auburn

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 28

Several schools in NCAA football, from Southern California to Alabama, lay claim to the title of "Tailback U." After Signing Day 2014, Racean "Roc" Thomas will be looking to add his name to the list of great Auburn Tiger running backs such as Bo Jackson, Cadillac Williams and Tre Mason, who have given Auburn a valid claim to the title.

Women's basketball rallies from 17 points down, outlasts Alabama for double-OT victory

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 27

Tyrese Tanner led the Tigers back from 17 down, Hasina Muhammad kept them in the game during two overtime periods, and Brandy Montgomery sealed the victory with several clutch shots in the final minutes for a wild comeback victory against Alabama.

Women's basketball learning from SEC miscues, pushing for spot in the postseason

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 27

It has been a season full of potential wins without finishes for the Auburn women's basketball team.

Chris Denson shoots for Auburn against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 26

Men's basketball outlasts South Carolina

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 26

The Auburn men's basketball team overcame an abundance of fouls, a record low in attendance and a fan ejection to dispatch the South Carolina Gamecocks 83-67.

Men's rugby pulls off its own 'Kick Six' against Alabama

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 26

The Auburn Men's Rugby Club's season is off to a good start, including a last-second thriller against Alabama. After defeating Troy in their preseason match by a large margin, the Tigers dropped their first match against Alabama, 36-17. Auburn rallied with a blowout victory over Ole Miss, defeating the Rebels, 55-10.

Auburn fan ejected from men's basketball game

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 26

Auburn men's basketball season ticket holder Michael Hardin was ejected from Wednesday night's game against South Carolina after he told referee Teddy Valentine to "blow the whistle" more often.

Softball falls short against No. 9 Florida State

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 26

The Auburn softball team was handed its second loss of the season Wednesday, a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the No. 9 Florida State Seminoles.

OPINION: No huddle, no chance

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 26

Let's not kid ourselves. Pace of play in college football is a real problem. Well it's a real problem in the eyes of Nick Saban and Bret Bielema. But that, in turn, is the real problem with the problem -- two highly paid head coaches are trying to change the rules in order to send a message to the up-tempo offenses that gives them headaches.

Greg Robinson jumps over a pile of football players during the game against the University of Georgia on November 16, 2013. (Jenna Burgess / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers turning heads at the NFL Combine

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 26

After leading a resurgence from the bottom of the SEC to a berth in the BCS National Championship Game, several former Tigers are seeing their NFL draft stocks rise as quickly as Auburn did in the polls last season.

Baseball gets much-needed runs in win against Alabama A&M

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 25

The Auburn baseball team captured its fourth win of the season after an early explosion of runs put the Tigers out of reach of Alabama A&M, 7-3.

Golloway announces three departures from baseball team

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 24

Head coach Sunny Golloway announced Monday, Feb. 24, that seniors Hunter Kelley and Patrick Savage and junior Chase Williamson are no longer members of the Auburn baseball team.

Baseball caps disappointing weekend with extra-innings loss to ETSU

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Auburn's offensive scoring struggles continued in their 3-2 loss to East Tennessee State Sunday, which means they went 1-2 in their own Tiger Classic this weekend.

Women's basketball bounces back with a home win against rival Georgia

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 23

After a pair of tough SEC losses against Missouri and Tennessee, the Auburn women's basketball team started and finished strong Sunday to knock off rival Georgia at Auburn Arena.

Softball shuts out Purdue for 10th consecutive victory

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 23

The Tigers posted their 10th straight victory Sunday, a 8-0 win against Purdue to wrap up an unbeaten sweep of the Wilson/DeMarini Classic at Jane B. Moore Field.

Baseball's offensive woes continue in loss to California

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 22

Even though Auburn only had one less hit than California, they left 13 runners on base, which helped them get shut out 5-0 in their second game of the Tiger Classic Feb. 22.

Men's basketball falls to hot-shooting Vanderbilt at home

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 22

The Vanderbilt Commodores rode hot 3-point shooting and a 42-point second half Saturday night to a 67-59 comeback road victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Softball powers past Jacksonville State for third Wilson/DeMarini Classic victory

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 22

The Auburn softball team continued its dominance at home with a 13-3 Wilson/Demarini Classic victory over Jacksonville State in five innings Saturday.

Baseball picks up victory against Arkansas-Pine Bluff behind Ortman's 11 strikeouts

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 21

Senior starting pitcher Dillon Ortman picked up his second win of the year with a career-high 11-strikeout performance to earn Auburn baseball a 2-1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Gymnastics loses to No. 6 Georgia in a Top-10 home meet

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 21

After a close loss to Alabama last weekend pushed the Tigers to No. 10 in the country, the Auburn gymnastics team was unable to keep the momentum going Friday night in a 196.875-196.100 loss to No. 6 Georgia at Auburn Arena.