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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.

2013 conference schedule released

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 18

Auburn's 2012 season has been a dud, but now fans can begin looking ahead to the team's 2013 campaign as the SEC announced the 2013 conference schedules on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Stephanie Rucci riding Glenda The Good Horse in western Oct. 13 against Texas A&M.

Equestrian rides to 11-9 win

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | October 18

In an equestrian matchup Saturday, Oct. 13 between third-ranked Auburn and fourth-ranked Texas A&M, the Auburn women emerged victorious with an 11-9 win over the Aggies.

Inside the Auburn University paintball club

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | October 17

It's entirely legal to shoot someone at 7 p.m. on Thursdays--with paint, that is.

(From left to right) Jordan French and John McNiell take on Will Ibsen and Drew Rolader as the teams prepare for the Beat Bama Food Drive Spikeball tournament. (Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR)

Spikeball quickly nets students' attention

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 16

Spikeball nets and the trademark yellow balls can now be seen almost daily across campus. Junior Jason Bass, undeclared in liberal arts, has a lot to do with that.

A week in Auburn sports

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 15

A look at what happened this week in Auburn sports.

Auburn in the NFL

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

The latest in news from Auburn players now in the NFL.

Halftime report: Auburn vs. Ole Miss

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 13

The Tigers came into today's matchup 6-3 in games kicking off before noon under Gene Chizik. At the half, the Tigers are tied 17 all with the Ole Miss Rebels.

By the numbers: Arkansas vs. Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 13

The Arkansas vs. Auburn game, in statistics.

Moseley named starting quarterback

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 12

On Friday, for the second season in a row, Gene Chizik promoted the junior backup quarterback to the starter in an attempt to breathe life into the 10th worst offense in the nation.

Auburn's 1-0 loss to No. 25 Tennessee Sunday, Oct. 7 was a physical showdown highlighted by an injury to Tennessee junior CC Cobb, seen here being carted off the field after heading a goal kick near midfield. Cobb was then taken to an unspecified hospital. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Winning streak snapped as No. 25 Lady Volunteers scrape by Tigers

By Taylor Grafft / WRITER | October 12

The Auburn women's soccer team lost a physical match to No. 25 Tennessee on Sunday Oct. 7, 1-0.

Junior Courtney McDonald sets up sophomore Halle Kearney for the spike against Mississippi State Friday, Oct. 5. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Volleyball returns home to beat Bulldogs after two road losses

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | October 11

After two tough road losses at the hands of Arkansas and Kentucky, the Auburn volleyball team returned home Oct. 5 and quickly dispatched the visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs in three straight sets, improving its record to 13-4 (4-3 in SEC).

Auburn in the NFL

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 9

The latest in news from Auburn players now in the NFL.

Cross country endures first losses of season

October 8

The Auburn men's and women's cross country teamsoared into the 2012 season with three consecutive wins at the Trojan Invite, the Auburn Invite and the Azalea City Classic, making them an undefeated team.