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Sophomore pitcher Will Kendall pitches against Miss St. March 31. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Iron 'Ball'

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After a 17-11 start, Auburn baseball travels to Tuscaloosa Friday to begin a three-game series against the 10-19 Crimson Tide.

Auburn's Bri Guy scores a 9.90 on the floor at the 2012 SEC Gymnastics Championship in Duluth, Ga., March 24. Guy earned second team All-SEC honors for her performance this season. (Photo Courtesy of Anthony Hall)

Guy, Graba earn SEC honors

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After just two years with the gymnastics team, coach Jeff Graba was named SEC Coach of the Year March 24, while sophomore Bri Guy earned All-SEC second team honors two days later.

Auburn's Zeke Pike makes a throw in the team's first scrimmage Saturday. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Tigers continue spring training in prep for A-Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 5

March Madness has come to an end for college basketball, but the madness of spring is just picking up for Auburn football.

Terri Williams-Flournoy comes to Auburn

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | April 3

Auburn has found its replacement for departed coach Nell Fortner.

Auburn clinches third-straight SEC series

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 2

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers have caught their stride, outlasting Mississippi State with an 8-2 win Sunday afternoon.

Auburn takes game two against Mississippi State

By John Holtrop / WRITER | March 31

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday 10-6 in the second game of their third straight SEC West series to even the series at 1-1.

Tigers lose game one against Bulldogs

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | March 31

Late game scoring and a solid defense allowed the Mississippi State Bulldogs to defeat the Auburn Tigers 5-3 Friday night at Plainsman Park.

Senior gymnast Laura Lane practices before a meet. In addition to being named to the SEC Community Service Team, Lane also earned her second-straight Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor at the SEC Championships. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Lane named to SEC Community Service Team

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | March 29

Gymnast Laura Lane earned a spot on the 2012 SEC Community Service Team in recognition of her ongoing involvement in the Auburn community, the league office announced March 19.

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.