Sports

Stakes high after Razorback loss

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

Auburn coach Gene Chizik has been called "The Will Muschamp before Will Muschamp."

Kicker sets new goals

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

Cody Parkey knew the cleats he was stepping into would be hard to fill. Wes Byrum, starting kicker from 2007-10, made numerous game-winning kicks throughout his career and kicked the most famous field goal in Auburn history last year in the BCS championship game. Parkey knows Byrum left Auburn a legend, but the sophomore kicker wants to carve his own niche.

No simple fix for Tigers lineup

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

It appears a lot of Auburn fans have been ranting recently in favor of benching junior quarterback Barrett Trotter.

Williams uses experience to get most out of big men

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | October 13

Coach Tony Barbee announced Oct. 6 that Harper Williams has been named Auburn basketball's new administrative assistant.

Freshman western rider Bailee Bussey competes in western against South Carolina. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Another win for equestrian improves chances of success

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

After opening SEC competition with a 10-10 tiebreak win over the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday, the Auburn equestrian team is preparing to continue its success when it meets Kansas State University at home Oct. 21.

Future lies in Frazier

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

We've seen what the offense looks like with Barrett Trotter at the helm.

Tigers work for win after SEC losses

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

After dropping a five-set match for the first time this year against Mississippi State University Sunday, the Tigers (9-9, 3-5 SEC) are looking to improve their 0-4 conference record for road games.

Barbee to host benefit tailgate

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Auburn basketball coach Tony Barbee will host the first Coaches vs. Cancer on Saturday at the Auburn Celebrity Tailgate, prior to the start of the evening's Auburn vs. Florida football game.

Auburn basketball to host Tiger Hoop Madness Friday

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

Before Auburn's basketball squads have a chance to take a crack at other opponents, they must face themselves first.

Tigers offense stalls, suffers SEC loss

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 9

Arkansas (5-1, 1-1 SEC) handed Auburn (4-2, 2-1 SEC) its first lost in the SEC Saturday night with a 38-14 victory.

Equestrian gallops to 3-0

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 8

The Auburn equestrian team claimed a close 1486-1444.5 tiebreak victory over South Carolina Saturday afternoon after the Gamecocks met the Tigers 10-10 in event results.

Junior defensive back T'Sharvan Bell tackles South Carolina wide reciever Bruce Ellington. (Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR)

Tigers succeed in conference, await Razorbacks

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 6

After claiming a 16-13 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks in the game's final moments, the No. 15 Auburn Tigers are hard at work preparing to face the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Saturday.

Sophomore Quincy Hayes competes in equitation over fences against TCU Saturday. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Equestrian talent leads to wins

By Patrick Tighe / WRITER | October 6

The defending national champion equestrian team is preparing to face SEC opponent South Carolina at the Auburn University Horse Center at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Team comes out victorious in hostile environment

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 6

After visiting more than half of the SEC's stadiums as an away fan, I honestly think South Carolina is the second-most hostile environment I've been in.

Assistant coach Carrie Karkoska pushes swimmers to succeed

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | October 6

In her fifth year at Auburn University, assistant coach Carrie Karkoska continues to bring success to Auburn's swimming and diving program.

Wallen is ballin'

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 6

From a fan's perspective, nothing is nicer than having confidence in a late-inning pitcher in a close game.

Sophomore middle blocker Camila Jersonsky prepares to spike against USC. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers ready to bump Bulldogs

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | October 6

Bump, set, spike, score is hoped to be a recurring sequence by the volleyball team this week and the rest of the season.

Soccer to score big on Friday

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | October 6

After snapping their 10-game unbeaten streak with a loss to Mississippi State Sunday, the No. 20 Tigers will face one of their most challenging opponents Friday, the No. 9 Florida Gators.

Men's golf voted No. 1 team in the country

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 6

For the first time in Auburn history, the Tigers are ranked the No. 1 team in the nation in Golf World magazine's coaches' poll.

Tigers seek win against Gamecocks

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 29

After making it through September, the Auburn Tigers (3-1 1-0 SEC) open October on the road against the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-0 2-0 SEC) Saturday at 2:30 p.m.