Sports

Putting to the finish

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

After two top-six finishes in their last two tournaments, Auburn's men's and women's golf teams will soon compete in their last rounds of golf before the start of the SEC tournament.

Christina Lin, sophomore hunt seat rider, approaches a jump at equestrian practice Monday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Equestrian expects tough match

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

The Auburn equestrian team will ride against the Georgia Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks this weekend at the Southern Equestrian Championships.

Senior forward Kenny Gabriel is the first Auburn basketball player to be selected for a post-season dunk contest. The contest will be Thursday night after the NIT Championship. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

First-time dunker

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 29

Ask any Auburn basketball fan who Kenny Gabriel is, and they will likely reply with an answer referencing his slam dunk ability.

Ryan Tella rounds the bases after hitting a home run against LSU Sunday afternoon. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers to host Bulldogs after second-straight series win

By Akaash Singh / WRITER | March 29

The Auburn Tigers are the talk of campus after winning the weekend series against No. 8 LSU.

Auburn softball falls to Alabama Tuesday in doubleheader

By Callie Ward / WRITER | March 28

The No. 24 Tigers fell to 24-11 on the year and 3-7 in conference play.

Auburn loses in series finale versus LSU

By John Holtrop / WRITER | March 26

The Auburn Tigers fell to No. 8 LSU, 4-3, in the last game of Sunday's home series opener at Plainsman Park.

Auburn beats LSU 3--2 for series win

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | March 24

Auburn came from behind to beat No. 8 LSU 3--2 in extra innings Saturday at home, giving them the series win and their fifth one-run win in the last seven games.

Auburn outlasts LSU, takes 1-0 series lead

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | March 24

In a game best described as a pitching battle, the Auburn baseball team secured a 4--3 win against No. 8 LSU in the Tigers SEC home opener Friday night at Plainsman Park.

Auburn loses devoted fan, author

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

Auburn recently lost one of its most devoted fans. Head of a publicized tailgate and a season ticker holder for many years, Jimmy Stewart was an Auburn fanatic.

After the Alabama Relays, the team will split up to participate in both the Texas Relays and the North Florida Invitational. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Track travels to Tuscaloosa for opening outdoor meet

By Callie Ward / WRITER | March 22

Auburn's indoor track and field season came to an end before spring break, leaving the team to make a quick transition for its first upcoming outdoor meet.

Tigers swim to Seattle for NCAA Championships

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | March 22

The Auburn Tigers men's swimming and diving team will send 12 swimmers and divers to the 2012 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, Wash., Thursday through Saturday.

Golf squads look for team effort

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

The No. 2 men's golf team finished in the top-three for the sixth time this season with a 17-under showing at the Schenkel Invitational at the Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Ga., tying for third place with the No. 25 Florida Gators.

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace won her second-consecutive national championship in the 100-yard freestyle at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center March 17 in Auburn. (TODD VAN EMST)

Vanderpool-Wallace defends championship

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace won her second-consecutive national championship in the 100-yard freestyle at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center March 17 in Auburn.

Freshman Willy Kouassi attempts a jump shot over a Vanderbilt defender. Kouassi averaged 1.5 points in 10.2 minutes per game this season. (TODD VAN EMST)

Freshmen to transfer

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

Freshmen Willy Kouassi and Bernard Morena were granted their unconditional release by coach Tony Barbee last Monday.

Assistant softball coach Mark Ryal brings experiences from the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Contributed by Media Relations)

Ryal contributes to softball success

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 22

Mark Ryal has a plethora of playing experience from his days in Major Leauge Baseball. Ryal has used this experience to help improve the Auburn Tigers softball team in his four seasons as an assistant coach.

Plamena Kurteva moved from Bulgaria to Spain at age 14 and moved again to Auburn to play tennis. (Contributed by Media Relations)

Crossing the net and crushing borders

By Ashley Mundy / WRITER | March 22

For Plamena Kurteva, tennis was not always the No. 1 sport in her heart.

Baseball opens SEC with series win; softball falls to Georgia

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

The Auburn baseball team took its opening series of SEC play from No. 12 Ole Miss with a 3-2 win in Oxford Saturday.

Gymnastics finishes with win

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

Auburn defeated the BYU Cougars by 3.375 points in the final home meet of the season March 16. The Tigers won with senior Kylie Shields participating in only two events, resting for the SEC Championships Saturday in Duluth, Ga.

Tigers lose in first round of SEC tournament

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 9

Auburn came into the SEC tournament surrounded by media attention of the FBI investigation of Varez Ward and couldn't find a their rhythm to a 68-54 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels.

Auburn digs in for War Eagle Classic

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 8

The Auburn softball team went 2-3 overall in the five-game Citrus Classic this weekend in Orlando, Fla.