Sports

Linebacker Richardson picked as Rhodes Scholarship finalist

By Staff reports | November 3

Senior linebacker Ashton Richardson is going to miss out on any championships or accolades on the gridiron this season; however, Richardson may win one of the nation's most prestigious awards for his performance off the field.

Wallace gets start as Tigers try to avoid a one-win season

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | November 2

Two 1-7 teams will clash this weekend under the lights of Jordan-Hare Stadium to a crowd that may be few and far between.

AU club soccer team scores nationals berth

By Toi Garcia / WRITER | November 2

The Auburn's men club soccer team ran into its 2012 season with high expectations, high hopes and team goals.

The women's swimming and diving team defeated Notre Dame 166-132 Friday Nov. 26 to advance to 3-0 on the season. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

A week in Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 1

The latest news in Auburn sports.

Shanna Schuelein dives against LSU Saturday, Oct. 20. (Katherine McCahey / PHOTOGRAPHER)

A week in Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 31

The latest in Auburn sports news.

Freshman Jordan Price scored 13 points and recorded three assists in Auburn's Tuesday night win over Victory. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn displays young talent in exhibition win over Victory University

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 30

Six Auburn players scored in double figures as the Auburn men's basketball team defeated Victory University 108-57 in their first exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Jonathan Wallace named starting quarterback for homecoming game

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 30

On Saturday, Nov. 3, Auburn will find out if it actually has a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster.

Basketball team opens with exhibition Oct. 30

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 30

The Auburn men's basketball team is set to take on Victory University in its first exhibition game of the season Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Auburn Arena.

Fullback Jay Prosch blocks for Tre Mason during the Mississippi State game Saturday, Sept. 8. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Junior Jay Prosch speaks about optimism, improvement

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 27

Coming into a new offense as a junior isn't an easy task, but fullback Jay Prosch has shown it isn't impossible.

Manziel shreds defense, Aggies lead 42-7 at half

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 27

Johnny Football stormed into Jordan-Hare Stadium and did something no Auburn quarterback has done this season. After 30 minutes of play, Manziel has personally accounted for four of the Aggies six touchdowns as the Tigers trail 42-7 going into the locker room.

Questioning the enemy

By Chandler Smith / SPORTS EDITOR, The Battalion | October 27

Chandler Smith, sports editor of The Battalion, answers the key questions about the Aggies coming into Saturday's game

Christine Michael protects the ball from defenders. Michael has 49 rushing attempts so far this season with five rushing touchdowns. (Courtesy of The Battalion)

His view: Aggies make SEC even better

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 27

Those who thought it was impossible for a team to enter the SEC and fit in need to take a good look at Texas A&M and think again.

Football game celebrates, promotes Military Appreciation Day

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 27

The football players won't be the only men in uniform present for the Oct. 27 game against Texas A&M.

Auburn's took the top two spots in the women's 200-medley relay with the 'B' team defeating the Tigers' 'A' team with a time of 1:41.76. (Katherine McCahey / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Swimming, diving beats LSU, opens season with two shut outs

By Toi Garcia / WRITER | October 26

The Auburn men's and women's swimming and diving teams soar into the 2012 season with two consecutive wins against two SEC schools.

Head football coach Gene Chizik's mother passed away Monday morning at age 87. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Gene Chizik's mother, Rita, passes away

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 25

Rita Chizik, Gene Chizik's mother, passed away Monday, Oct, 22. Reports were confirmed by Kirk Sampson, associate athletic director of communications for Auburn Athletics.

Associate head basketball
coach Ryan Miller. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Miller's eyes return to glory for hoops team

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 24

The most recent addition to the Auburn basketball team, associate head coach Ryan Miller, has been brought on to the staff to help make Auburn a basketball power once again.

Junior Marta Sanz recently returned from helping Spain finish fifth at the World Amateur Team Championship in Turkey. (Courtesy of Auburn Media Relations)

Q&A with junior golfer Marta Sanz

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | October 23

Marta Sanz is a junior on the women's golf team. Originally from Madrid, Spain, Sanz hopes to turn professional after her time at Auburn is over. Sanz agreed to sit down with The Plainsman and discuss her recent playing and goals for the future.

Sophomore Michael Beran placed second in 3-meter diving Oct. 12. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers outswim the Tide in first meet of the season

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | October 22

Auburn's swimming and diving team continued its dominance Friday, Oct. 12, besting Alabama in 24-of-26 events in the season-opening dual meet at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center.

Auburn running back Tre Mason hurdles his way to part of a 16 carry, 85 yard performance. (Todd Van Emst)

Auburn loses 17-13 at Vanderbilt

By Zeke Turrentine/COMMUNITY EDITOR | October 20

Auburn fell to 1-6 overall and 0-5 in the SEC after a 17-13 loss at Vanderbilt (3-4, 2-3).

By the numbers: Ole Miss vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

The Ole Miss vs. Auburn game, in statistics.