Sports

Ebert's walk-off walk caps Auburn victory over UAB

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 13

Up until the ninth inning, it'd mostly been a forgettable night for Auburn's leading hitter Jordan Ebert. But then came the bottom of the ninth, where the Tigers (28-25) had the bases loaded and two away for their sophomore, who was 0-for-3 heading into the at-bat.

Ryan Tella hits for Auburn
Indiana State vs Auburn on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 in Auburn, AL. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Tigers drop series at Kentucky after blowing five-run lead

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | May 11

Despite holding a five run lead through the first five innings, Auburn baseball lost 6-5 in extra innings on Sunday to drop the series at Kentucky.

SEC season-high in runs drives slumping Tigers past Kentucky

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 10

A desperate Auburn baseball team grabbed a much-needed 8-1 win Saturday night in Lexington, Ky. to even the weekend series against the Wildcats.

Chris Davis runs into the end zone for the Auburn touchdown against Tennessee on Saturday.
Raye May / Photo & Design Assistant

2014 NFL DRAFT: Undrafted Tigers find NFL homes through free-agent deals

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 10

In addition to the drafted Greg Robinson, Dee Ford, Tre Mason and Jay Prosch, a number of former Auburn Tigers found NFL homes by signing undrafted free-agent contracts with teams shortly after the completion of the draft.

Five unanswered runs doom Auburn baseball in rainy Kentucky

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | May 10

The Auburn baseball team fell to the Kentucky Wildcats in a rainy duel in Lexington, Ky. Friday 6-3.

Auburn softball defeated by Alabama, eliminated from SEC Tournament

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | May 8

In the Iron Bowl of softball, Auburn's women's softball fell to No. 5 Alabama on Thursday 8-4 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

2014 NFL DRAFT: Jay Prosch drafted by Houston Texans in the sixth round

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 8

The former two-star recruit is the first Auburn fullback to be drafted since Heath Evans was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

Auburn softball staves off South Carolina in SEC Tournament opener

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | May 8

Auburn's women's softball team defeated South Carolina with a final score of 7-5 in the first round of the SEC Tournament Wednesday in Columbia, S.C.

DRAFT DAY COVERAGE: Robinson, Ford among potential first-round picks

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 7

Fourteen former Auburn Tigers will be anxiously waiting to hear their name called Thursday, May 8 as the 2014 NFL Draft kicks off from the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Daniel Koger winds up a pitch. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Baseball bounces back with blowout win over Bethune-Cookman

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | May 6

After being swept by Mississippi State this past weekend, Auburn baseball bounced back with a 9-1 victory over Bethune-Cookman to improve to 26-22 on the season.

Shon Coleman and his mother, De Keishia, visit Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn lineman and cancer survivor Coleman announced thirteenth overall pick at NFL Draft

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 6

Just a few days after crossing a stage to receive his degree in public administration, Shon Coleman took the stage at the NFL Draft to announce the selection of Aaron Donald as the thirteenth overall pick to the St. Louis Rams.

Senior captain Niclas Carlsson competes in a tournament last season.

Auburn selected to host NCAA men's golf regional

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | May 5

Auburn was selected to host the Auburn Regional, which will be held at Auburn University Club May 15-17.

Baseball swept by Mississippi State after Sunday home loss

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | May 4

The Auburn Tigers fell to the Mississippi State Bulldogs 12-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep by the Bulldogs.

McKenzie Kilpatrick (#25) secures second plate. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Softball ends season with series loss in South Carolina

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | May 4

The Auburn softball team ended the season on a low note Sunday, dropping game three of the weekend series with a 4-2 loss to South Carolina.

Offensive struggles continue in game two baseball loss

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | May 3

Auburn baseball's offensive struggles continued in game two's 3-0 loss to No. 23 Mississippi State as the Bulldogs held the Tigers to four hits and kept them from scoring to extend Auburn's scoreless streak to 23 consecutive innings.

Madi Gipson (#4) slides to second plate. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Softball's win streak ends at six after Saturday loss to South Carolina

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 3

Auburn softball's six-game winning streak came to an end Saturday afternoon after a 7-4 loss at South Carolina.

Auburn falls to No. 23 Miss. St. in game one of home series

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | May 2

After winning the series at No. 24 Arkansas last weekend, Auburn baseball dropped game one of their home series losing 3-0 to No. 23 Mississippi State.

Lexi Davis (#23) pitches. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Softball gets extra-innings road victory, wins 6th straight

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | May 2

Down, 3-1, the Tigers scored four unanswered runs to take game one of the road series against South Carolina 5-3 in eight innings.

Melero leads softball to sweep-clinching win against Texas A&M

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | April 27

The No. 20 Auburn softball team clinched a three-game series sweep over No. 18 Texas A&M on Sunday after crushing the Aggies 9-1 behind a barrage of offense, led by Branndi Melero.

Baseball splits doubleheader, wins road series at Arkansas

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | April 26

After losing game one of today's doubleheader on a bases-loaded walk-off single in extra innings, Auburn bounced back in the later game with a 7-2 victory to take the series win over No. 24 Arkansas.