Sports

Q&A with controversial Roopstigo.com founder and former Plainsman sports editor Selena Roberts

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | April 6

Roopstigo.com founder and former Plainsman sports editor Selena Roberts agreed to answer questions about her recent controversial article, "Auburn's Tainted Title: Victims, Violations and Vendettas for Glory," and the subsequent national reaction

Selena Roberts' attempt to interview Jay Jacobs was "gotcha, hide-the-ball journalism," according to Auburn's Director of Strategic Communications

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | April 5

Roopstigo.com founder Selena Roberts was apparently less than candid with at least one potential source, according to Auburn Director of Strategic Communications Jack Smith.

Chizik and Jacobs deny NCAA allegations made by Mike McNeil to Selena Roberts

By Staff Report | April 4

Former head coach Gene Chizik and Athletic Director Jay Jacobs both released statements Thursday, April 4 addressing former Auburn safety Mike McNeil's allegations of multiple NCAA violations as told to Selena Roberts.

Auburn alumna Selena Roberts causes media firestorm

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | April 4

Selena Roberts released an article April 3 loaded with allegations of illegalities against the Auburn athletics department. Since then numerous people associated with Auburn have fired back.

Jay Jacobs statement says Selena Roberts misrepresented story intentions

By Staff Report | April 4

Athletic Director Jay Jacobs released a statement Thursday, April 4 saying that Auburn was misled by the premise of a recent Selena Roberts article.

Baseball shows confidence to conquer Texas A&M

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | April 4

Starting the season with an impressive 13-3 record and on the verge of becoming nationally ranked, the Auburn baseball team hit a wall, losing eight of ten that included a seven game conference losing streak.

Auburn pulls away from Wofford, wins 7-4

By Lance Davis / WRITER | April 3

The Auburn baseball team tied a season high with 14 hits and used a three-run sixth inning to come away with a 7-4 midweek win over Wofford Wednesday, April 3 at Plainsman Park.

Women's golf finishes tied for ninth

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | March 31

Auburn women's golf finished tied for ninth at the Bryan National Collegiate after posting a score of 30-over 894.

Equestrian team fails to secure championship title

By Staff Report | March 30

The second-ranked Auburn equestrian team fell just short in the inaugural Southeastern Conference Equestrian Championship title, falling to South Carolina, 10-8, Saturday at the Auburn University Horse Center.

Softball falls to Mississippi State 4-3

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 30

After winning both games yesterday against Mississippi State the Bulldogs bounced back on Saturday March 30 to claim the series finale 4-3 against the Tigers.

Baseball fails to conquer the Tide

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REORTER | March 30

After giving up only two hits to the Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn still loses 2-0 giving the series victory to the Tide on Saturday, March 30.

Women's golf in the hunt

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | March 30

The defending SEC champion Auburn women's golf team traveled to Greensboro, N.C. this weekend to compete in what Golf Digest calls "the toughest field of the spring," the Bryan National Collegiate.

Auburn softball battles for better record

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 30

The softball team overcomes deficits in two games to sweep Mississippi State in a double header on the road, Friday March 29, extending its record to a 23-13 overall record and a 4-7 in the SEC.

Auburn baseball beats Alabama 6-3

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 30

Defeated last night and being 0-7 in the conference, the Tigers needed a win.

Garrett Cooper readies for the swing to end the third inning. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Baseball loses 6-2 to Alabama

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 28

The baseball team's conference struggles continued as Auburn lost 6-2 against Alabama Thursday, March 28 in the first of a three game series at home.

Women's swimming finishes strong

By Daniel Cannaday / Writer | March 28

Auburn Women's Swimming finished 13th with 87 points at the NCAA Tournament Saturday in Indianapolis.

Trio of freshmen spark victory over West Florida

By Daniel Cannaday / Writer | March 28

The future looks bright for the Auburn soccer team as a young offense played a key role for them in Saturday's 4-0 victory against West Florida.

Gus Malzahn watches as his Tigers take the field for the first practice under the new head coach. (COURTESY OF TODD VAN EMST)

Sprinting into spring practice

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | March 27

The Tigers started spring practice later than any other team in the SEC. Now Gus Malzahn is trying to get his team caught up in a hurry.

New head coach Gus Malzahn speaking during press conference. (Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER)

Malzahn gives highlights for new season

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 26

Spring practice starts Wednesday, March 27 for Auburn football and new head coach Gus Malzahn says he's excited to get back on the field with the Tigers.

Auburn softball swept away by the Crimson Tide

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 24

After upsetting Alabama on Saturday the softball team lost to the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide Sunday, March 24, 13-1 giving the series victory to the Tide.