Sports

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.

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.