Sports

Baseball's postseason aspirations extinguished after LSU sweep

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 17

The Tigers were eliminated from postseason contention Saturday after an 8-1 home loss to LSU, a result that proved meaningless after Georgia and Tennessee got wins earlier in the day to seal the final SEC Tournament positions.

AD Jacobs clarifies national championship confusion; says subject up for discussion in the Auburn Family

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 17

Though it is not the clearest wording, Auburn has not actively claimed national championships in 1993, 1983 and 1913; it is merely pointing out that the FBS record book recognizes Auburn was selected as national champion in those years by various services.

Baseball's "backs are against the wall" after another LSU blowout

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 16

Another blowout loss to LSU, this time 11-3 on Friday night at Plainsman Park, has the Auburn baseball team backed into a must-win situation during Saturday's regular season finale.

Kasey Cooper (#13) hits. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Late-inning home run downs softball at Minnesota Regional

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | May 16

On Friday, the Auburn softball team fell to North Dakota State 5-2 in the first game of the Minneapolis Regional.

Auburn softball players wait at home plate to celebrate Branndi Melero's home run.

Turnaround Tigers face challenge at Minnesota Regional

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | May 16

Home runs and team defense have led the Auburn softball team to this weekend's NCAA Regional, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Head coach Clint Myers, however, knows the team needs more than that if they want to advance.

Baseball on the brink after LSU home shutout

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 15

Just two games remain for Auburn after Thursday night's 10-0 beat down at the hands of No. 8 LSU in Plainsman Park.

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.