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Gymnastics team taking positives from another close loss to Alabama

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 21

On Valentine's Day, rival powerhouse Alabama entered Auburn Arena with its impressive No. 5 national ranking and left with its 108th consecutive victory against the Tigers' gymnastics team.

Tigers prepare for first home stand at newly renovated Plainsman Park

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 20

Having a new head coach, higher expectations and adjusting to an unfamiliar system this season are not the only new aspects of this year's Auburn baseball team.

Documentary inspired by high school students' relationships with their coaches

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | February 20

Laney Payne, senior in psychology, grew up in St. Mary's, Ga., with three sisters, a baby brother and their mother. Payne watched as her brother grew older without a father. Payne saw the impact the void left on her brother, but she also had the chance to see a hero emerge in her his life: his football coach.

Auburn University Acrobatics Club new to campus this semester

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 20

Auburn is an ever-changing community that never ceases to keep its students on their toes. Whether it's by adding a fleet of food trucks to campus or spontaneous raves in the library, Auburn students are always experiencing new things on campus.

Men's basketball falls short in upset bid at No. 2 Florida

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 19

Leading the second ranked team in the nation by two, the Auburn men's basketball team committed a variety of mistakes in the final minute to allow the Florida Gators to pull out an improbable 71-66 home victory.

Alabama State gives Auburn baseball a wake up call, winning 9-3

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 19

In a highly anticipated opening day for Auburn baseball, Alabama State stunned the crowd of more than 3,500 fans as they cruised to a 9-3 victory with six different pitchers, which is their first win over Auburn in eight tries.

OPINION: Baseball's unbreakable bond

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 19

Before I did a lot of things in my life, I attended my first baseball game. In fact, before I even spoke my first word, I had seen the Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field. I marked that off of my bucket list before I even knew what a bucket list was. Or a bucket. Or a list.

Swimming and diving ready to reclaim SEC team title

By Graham Brooks | Contributing Writer | February 18

The 2014 Men's and Women's SEC Swimming and Diving Championships start this Tuesday, Feb. 17, and will conclude on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Athens, Ga. Historically, Auburn has dominated these championships, and the Tigers plan to be strong contenders again this year.

Softball routs Winthrop for third mercy rule win of Tiger Invitational

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 16

For the third time in this weekend's Tiger Invitational, Auburn softball mercy-ruled their opponent, beating Winthrop 16-0 Sunday.

Women's basketball unable to overcome disappointing first half in loss to Missouri

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 16

The Auburn women's basketball team ended its three-game winning streak Sunday with a 68-58 loss at the hands of the Missouri Tigers.

Baseball wraps up Snowbird Classic with win against UConn

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 16

In the final game of the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Fla., Auburn beat University of Connecticut 7-3.

Strong pitching, defense earns softball two more wins in Tiger Invitational

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 15

Sophomore Marcy Harper recorded 11 strikeouts in a 4-2 win against the University of Nebraska-Omaha, while fellow sophomore Lexi Davis recorded nine in her complete-game shutout performance in a 6-0 win against Western Illinois.

Men's basketball lights up the scoreboard in win against Mississippi State

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 15

The Auburn men's basketball team matched a season high for points Saturday with a 92-82 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Lack of offense dooms baseball to loss against Ohio State

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 15

Auburn baseball lost to Ohio State 1-0 Saturday against Ohio State, stranding nine runners on base in the process.

Softball opens Tiger Invitational with two blowout victories

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | February 14

The Auburn softball team continued its recent success with blowout victories over Marshall and Loyola in the first day of the Tiger Invitational.

Gymnastics falls to No. 5 Alabama despite season highs in two events

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 14

The Auburn gymnastics team posted season highs in two of the four events Friday night in its meet against rival Alabama, but it was not enough to end "The Streak."

Baseball opens Golloway Era with shutout win against Indiana State

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 14

The Auburn baseball team started the season strong by defeating Indiana State 4-0 on the first day of the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Gymnastics ready to break 'The Streak' against rival powerhouse Alabama

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | February 14

Coming off of three exhausting road meets, which featured two ice storms and trips to Baton Rouge, Fayetteville and Colorado Springs, the No. 10 gymnastics team is ready to finally be home and looking to snap Alabama's 106-meet winning streak this Friday night, Feb. 14, in the Auburn Arena.