Sports

Softball defeats Tennessee State

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 12

The softball team defeated Tennessee State 6-1 on Tuesday, March 12.

Former Tiger Josh Bynes, now linebacker for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, signs autographs at Kinnucan's Sunday, March 3. (Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER)

Ravens' lack of free agent moves provide room for Bynes to progress

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | March 12

One day into free agency, it looks like Josh Bynes may have cemented his starting role in Baltimore.

Softball team beats Tennessee State 6-1

By Lance Davis / WRITER | March 12

Auburn softball stepped out of conference play for a midweek matchup with Tennessee State and came away with a 6-1 win at Tiger Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Softball falls to Florida

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 10

The softball team lost the opening conference series of the year against No. 4 Florida

Baseball conquers Brown

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 10

The baseball team completed its sweep of Brown with a 6-3 win Sunday, March 10

Men's tennis gets second SEC win

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | March 10

The Auburn men's tennis team traveled to Fayetteville, Ark. and the Dills Indoors Tennis Center March 10 to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in seek of its second SEC win of the season.

Women's golf continues play in Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

By Staff Report | March 9

The No. 29 women's golf team completed its second day of play at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in 18th with a 63-over 631.

Softball scores upset against Florida

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

The softball team upset No. 4 Florida 5-4 Saturday, March 9.

Baseball conquers Brown 6-0

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

Strong pitching from Mike O'Neal helped shut out Brown as Auburn baseball won 6-0 Saturday, March 9.

Women's tennis extends winning streak with 7-0 victory over LSU

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | March 9

The No. 14 Auburn women's tennis team defeated LSU, 7-0, extending the team's program-record winning streak to 13 matches.

Men's baseball conquers Brown

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS WRITER | March 9

The Auburn baseball team improved their record to 10-3 on the season after beating Brown in the series opener 9-4 at Plainsman Park Friday, March 8.

Softball team falls short

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 9

The softball team lost to No. four Florida 13-0 on Friday March 8 at Jane B. Moore Field

Auburn's Chadarryl Clay shoots around LSU's Theresa Plaisance Thursday, March 7 at the SEC Tournament. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Women's basketball team exits SEC Tournament early

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | March 7

The women's basketball team was eliminated in the first round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament

Jay Prosch is the likely candidate to take over the role of H-back this fall after Phillip Lutzenkirchen
graduates. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Tight ends and H-backs

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 7

No player will be more missed, not only for his play on the field but also for his positive image to the Auburn family, than tight end Phillip Lutzenkirchen.

Senior Blanche Alverson was named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Miss Homecoming and
was named as a member of the Allstate WBCA Good Works Team. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Alverson amazes all around

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | March 7

Alverson is a 6-foot-3 senior guard and forward for Auburn women's basketball team and was recently named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year with a GPA of 3.6.

Gus Malzahn talks to Jeff Blake Tuesday, March 5 at Auburn NFL
Pro Day. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Malzahn's promises of a new day coming

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | March 7

Man, is anyone else itching for college football yet?

Morgan Estell sprints to home. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Women's softball conquers Alabama State

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 6

After a six-run rally in the sixth inning the softball team defeated Alabama State 9-6 on Wednesday, March 6.

Former Auburn defender Corey Lemonier runs linebacker drills for scouts Tuesday. (COURTESY OF TODD VAN EMST)

Top performers from Auburn's Pro Day

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | March 6

Auburn's Pro Day is over. With scouts from nearly every team on hand to scrutinize and speculate, former Auburn athletes worked to prove they belong with the elite.Here's a breakdown of the top performers and the unofficial event results.

Auburn coach John Pawlowski and Alabama coach Mitch Gaspard have their heads shaved Tuesday March 5, before the game begins. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS)

Baseball team wins Capital City Classic

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 5

Eight strikeouts by Auburn's Conner Kendrick led the Tigers to their fifth straight Capital City Classic

Golf team wins Samford Intercollegiate

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 5

The No. 22 men's golf team erased a five-shot deficit to win its third tournament of the year.