Sports

Swimming a different stroke: Former Tiger swimmer Dave Denniston overcomes paralysis to compete, coach in Paralympics

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | September 24

Former Auburn swimmer Dave Denniston has had highs and lows in his career, but he has found a way to climb from the deepest valley to the tallest mountain.

Coaches Gene Chizik and Trooper Taylor with the team. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Missed opportunities get best of Auburn, fall to LSU 12-10

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 23

Auburn's last minute drive to steal a miracle upset ended with a fourth-down interception by LSU cornerback Tharold Simon to seal the No. 2 Bayou Bengals' 12-10 victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium.The loss marks the first time in Auburn football history that a team has lost three games in September."We didn't finish, but there will be a day when we will," said coach Gene Chizik. "We'll continue to grind and work till we can."

In Tyler McGill's second Olympics, he won the gold as part of the men's 4x100 meter relay team. McGIll is back from London now and already training for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Gold medalist McGill named volunteer swim coach, trains for 2016 Olympics

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | September 22

Former Auburn swimmer Tyler McGill was named volunteer assistant on Sept. 5. McGill was a part of Team USA along with Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the 2012 London Olympics. McGill agreed to sit down with The Plainsman and discuss his future in the Olympics and as volunteer assistant for the Tigers.

Defensive back Jermaine Whitehead pushes ULM's wide receiver Brent Leonard out of bounds. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

By the numbers: ULM vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 21

The ULM vs. Auburn game, in statistics.

Auburn had numerous chances to defeat both Florida and Missouri, but the team lost both SEC games. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Women's soccer drops two games to kick off conference play

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor and Taylor Grafft / WRITER | September 20

The Auburn women's soccer team dropped their first two conference games Friday and Saturday night, losing 2-0 to 13th ranked Missouri and 2-1 in overtime versus Florida.

Women's tennis dominates season debut

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | September 19

The Auburn women's tennis team began its season at the Auburn Fall Invitational Sept. 7, and the ladies are already in sharp form.

In her fourth year, DeWanna Bonner is in the top 10 in points, rebounds and minutes played per game. (Courtesy of Barry Gossage, NBAE/Getty Images)

Former Tiger Bonner leads team in scoring, wins WNBA Player of the Week

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 18

Drafted fifth overall out of Auburn in 2009 by the Phoenix Mercury, DeWanna Bonner came off the bench earning three straight WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year Awards.

Auburn players in the NFL: Week 1

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 17

While current Auburn players struggle in collegiate play, their predecessors began their quest for the Super Bowl last week.

Jordan-Hare Jekyll and Hyde: Auburn's success dampened by inconsistent play

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

The Tigers defeated the University of Louisiana at Monroe by a whisker Saturday, but the team's inconsistencies loom large despite the victory.

By the numbers: Mississippi State vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

The Mississippi State vs. Auburn game, in statistics

Frazier is right choice at QB...for now

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 14

Here we go again.

Auburn needs win Saturday to avoid historically bad start

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | September 13

It doesn't matter if Auburn wins its next 10 regular season games, the Tigers 0-2 record ranks 2012 in the top 10 worst starts in Auburn football history.

Kiesel Park hosts memorial run for soldier killed in Afghanistan

By Eva Woghiren / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | September 12

Almost exactly two years ago on Sept. 1 2010, Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Blake Rodgers of Griffin, Ga. was killed in action in Afghanistan.

James Owens was the first African-American to receive a full scholarship to play football at Auburn. (Courtesy of Auburn University Athletic Media Relations)

Auburn to introduce James Owens Courage Award

September 11

The Auburn Athletics Department will present the \0x8Afirst James Owens Courage Award in Jordan-Hare Stadium at the Louisiana-Monroe game Saturday, Sept. 15.

$Camila Jersonsky has led the team to the \0x81 rst 7-0 start since 1991. (Courtesy of Anthony Hall, Auburn Athletics)$

Player profile: junior Camila Jersonsky leads team to second all-time undefeated start

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | September 10

For the last two seasons, fans of the Auburn volleyball team have seen the best from star middle blocker Camila Jersonsky. \0x10The junior from Buenos Aires, Argentina has continued her stellar play into the 2012 season, helping lead the Tigers to a perfect 6-0 start.