Sports

Auburn bats go quiet in 5-2 loss versus Vanderbilt

By Lance Davis / WRITER | March 15

No. 2 Vanderbilt rode a stellar performance from ace Kevin Ziomek to defeat Auburn 5-2, as both teams opened SEC play Friday, March 15 at Plainsman Park.

Auburn coach Tony Barbee reacts to a refs call in the first half versus Texas A&M March 13. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Basketball falls in first round of SEC Tournament

By Staff Report | March 14

The Tigers were downed by Texas A&M in the first round of the SEC Tournament Wednesday, March 13.

Auburn softball wins again, Georgia up next

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | March 13

The Auburn softball team traveled to Murfreesboro, Tenn. and defeated Middle Tennessee State by a score of 6-2 Wednesday, March 13.

Softball team wins again

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 13

The softball team earned its second win in two days after defeating Middle Tennessee State 6-2

Baseball team conquers Kennesaw State

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 12

Auburn baseball capitalized off of hot bats against Kennesaw State Tuesday, March 12.

Softball defeats Tennessee State

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 12

The softball team defeated Tennessee State 6-1 on Tuesday, March 12.

Former Tiger Josh Bynes, now linebacker for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, signs autographs at Kinnucan's Sunday, March 3. (Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER)

Ravens' lack of free agent moves provide room for Bynes to progress

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | March 12

One day into free agency, it looks like Josh Bynes may have cemented his starting role in Baltimore.

Softball team beats Tennessee State 6-1

By Lance Davis / WRITER | March 12

Auburn softball stepped out of conference play for a midweek matchup with Tennessee State and came away with a 6-1 win at Tiger Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Softball falls to Florida

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 10

The softball team lost the opening conference series of the year against No. 4 Florida

Baseball conquers Brown

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 10

The baseball team completed its sweep of Brown with a 6-3 win Sunday, March 10

Men's tennis gets second SEC win

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | March 10

The Auburn men's tennis team traveled to Fayetteville, Ark. and the Dills Indoors Tennis Center March 10 to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in seek of its second SEC win of the season.

Women's golf continues play in Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

By Staff Report | March 9

The No. 29 women's golf team completed its second day of play at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in 18th with a 63-over 631.

Softball scores upset against Florida

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

The softball team upset No. 4 Florida 5-4 Saturday, March 9.

Baseball conquers Brown 6-0

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

Strong pitching from Mike O'Neal helped shut out Brown as Auburn baseball won 6-0 Saturday, March 9.

Women's tennis extends winning streak with 7-0 victory over LSU

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | March 9

The No. 14 Auburn women's tennis team defeated LSU, 7-0, extending the team's program-record winning streak to 13 matches.

Men's baseball conquers Brown

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS WRITER | March 9

The Auburn baseball team improved their record to 10-3 on the season after beating Brown in the series opener 9-4 at Plainsman Park Friday, March 8.

Softball team falls short

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

The softball team lost to No. four Florida 13-0 on Friday March 8 at Jane B. Moore Field

Auburn's Chadarryl Clay shoots around LSU's Theresa Plaisance Thursday, March 7 at the SEC Tournament. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Women's basketball team exits SEC Tournament early

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | March 7

The women's basketball team was eliminated in the first round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament

Jay Prosch is the likely candidate to take over the role of H-back this fall after Phillip Lutzenkirchen
graduates. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Tight ends and H-backs

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 7

No player will be more missed, not only for his play on the field but also for his positive image to the Auburn family, than tight end Phillip Lutzenkirchen.

Senior Blanche Alverson was named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Miss Homecoming and
was named as a member of the Allstate WBCA Good Works Team. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Alverson amazes all around

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | March 7

Alverson is a 6-foot-3 senior guard and forward for Auburn women's basketball team and was recently named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year with a GPA of 3.6.