Sports

Men's Golf swings into action with tournament in Georgia

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 16

The Auburn men's golf team began the fall season this weekend at the Carpet Capital Collegiate tournament in Rocky Face, Ga.

Ziemba protects the pocket against LSU Oct. 24, 2009 in Baton Rouge. LSU won 31-10. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Ziemba brings senior leadership to young team

By Nicole Loggins / WRITER | September 16

Senior linebacker Lee Ziemba is jumping off the line and into a successful senior season."You work all year, every day of the year, and you get 12 opportunities to win a ball game, and you win one of those, it's huge," Ziemba said.

Back from California, soccer prepares for Samford

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 16

The Auburn soccer team (6-2) finished with one win and one loss in the University of Southern California tournament after playing USC and Cal State Fullerton last weekend in Los Angeles.

Pam Wiggins (left to right) teaches her students Laurel Hicks, junior in nutrition and dietetics, and Mackenzie Horsefield, freshman in exercise science, about different rhythm concepts for Group Fitness Instructor Training.

Wiggins fosters campus recreation growth

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | September 16

Pam Wiggins, campus recreation group fitness coordinator, wants you to get up and get moving.It is no secret that college students of all ages are often too preoccupied to make time for physical fitness and wellness, leading to weight gain such as the "Freshman 15."

Olivia Bennett, a freshman on the women's tennis team, readies her racket at the tennis tournament Sunday. (File Photo)

Coaches' Classic offers preparation for season

By J.P. Kelsey / WRITER | September 16

Women tennis players from across the SEC headed to Auburn last weekend to play in the SEC Fall Coaches' Classic.Auburn hosted the tournament at the Yarbrough Tennis Center Sept. 10-12, with all 12 Southeastern Conference teams represented.

The 2007 Auburn football team celebrates its 23-20 overtime victory against Clemson at the Chick-fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, Ga. Auburn finished the season 9-4. It was Auburn's 19th bowl win. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Tiger Death Match

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 16

Auburn and Clemson prepare for nationally televised game Saturday night.

Boulware answers call with eager spirit

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | September 16

In the fall of 1993, while players geared up for the start of another season of Texas Longhorns football, returning offensive lineman and two-year letterman Jay Boulware contemplated his future in football.

Soccer Team Beats Cal State Fullerton after Loss to USC

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 12

The women's soccer team traveled to Los Angeles this weekend to participate in the USC tournament, attaining one loss and one win.

War Damn Cam

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

Newton earns SEC honors after break-out game against Arkansas State Saturday

Senior linebacker Josh Bynes brings down Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers look to follow up win in SEC game

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

The Auburn football team travels to Mississippi State for its first conference game tonight, just five days after the win over Arkansas State.Auburn leads the series against the Bulldogs 58-23-2, with a 11-4-1 advantage when playing in Starkville, Miss.

Circuit training works many muscle groups in short time

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | September 9

Forty seconds may sound like a short time, but every moment counts during circuit training at the Student Activities Center.The class, offered Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m., combines cardio and weight training for a full-body workout.

Junior defender Heather Havron (left) battles for the ball with junior midfielder Casey Short (right) during Friday night's game against No. 5 Florida State. Auburn won 3-2. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers prepare for West Coast battle

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | September 9

Since the Auburn women's soccer team defeated No. 5 Florida State, it looks to beat the 2007 national champions University of Southern California.

Camp Pawlowski

By Eric Yarbor / WRITER | September 9

The Auburn baseball coach's annualcamp showcases high school talent

Gabbing with Gray

By Robert Lee / WRITER | September 9

Christine Gray is bringing some color to women's tennis.Gray, a successful tennis player in college, turned the love of the sport into coaching.

Bullock on the rise

By Alex Groves / WRITER | September 9

With a "can do" attitude, sophomore volleyball player Sarah Bullock is on the fast track to making a name for Auburn volleyball.

Fans cheer on the Auburn soccer team Friday night at the "Cram the Complex" event. The team beat Florida State 3-2 in double overtime. The team plays in Los Angeles tomorrow. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Fans squeeze in the soccer complex

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | September 9

Hundreds of soccer fans began to "cram the complex" for the game against the Florida State Seminoles 6 p.m. Friday, reserving seats and sporting free promotional Auburn hats.Parents, children and students dressed up in their favorite Auburn wear.

Former Tiger honored

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

Former Auburn standout Jill Palmer, now known as Jill Adams, will be inducted into the Valley Central High School Hall of Fame in October.

Volleyball prepares for OSU, Charleston, Cincinnati

By Katie Broun / WRITER | September 9

After playing in the Blue Raider Bash over Labor Day weekend, the Auburn women's volleyball team is moving forward to play in another talent-filled tournament this weekend.

New coach, new attitude for lacrosse

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

As it gets cooler on the Plains, Auburn women's lacrosse prepares to heat up the field.The 24-woman club team experienced some reshuffling in the offseason, including the rise of Stephanie Grant, sophomore in sciences and mathematics, to its presidency.

Can the fans actually 'ring responsibly?'

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

With only four days of preparation following the Tigers' 52-26 victory, Auburn has no time to waste to prepare for a stellar Mississippi State team.