Sports

Varnadore leads Auburn to opening-night victory at Plainsman Park

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | February 17

Derek Varnadore had a strong showing on opening day against the Missouri Tigers, striking out 11 batters in seven innings in the 5-2 win for Auburn.

Senior pitcher Derek Varnadore winds up during Friday's practice. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Baseball finds youth to move forward

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | February 16

After a disappointing end to the 2011 season with two losses in the SEC Tournament, the Auburn baseball team is looking to re-establish itself as an SEC power.

Freshman Victoria Trapani poses with her medalist trophy after shooting a 73 to claim first place individually. (CONTRIBUTED)

Women's golf tees off season strong with win

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 16

In the first tournament of spring semester, the women's golf team was in first or second place after each day of the three-day Central Florida Invitational in Orlando, eventually taking home first place overall.

Men's golf ranked No. 2 nationally, features several individual medalists

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

The No. 2 men's golf team has several individuals in the spotlight this season.

Tigers seek fourth SEC victory against Bulldogs

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

The Tigers continue battling Mississippi opponents Saturday with their second matchup of the season against Mississippi State.

Junior utility player Brooke Lathan slides into home plate during Auburn's matchup against Appalachian State University Sunday afternoon. The call was out on Lathan, but the Tigers beat the Mountaineers 6-2. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball looks to improve in four-game stretch

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

After being voted third in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Auburn softball team is meeting expectations.

Alex Stamchev practices with a teammate. Auburn's next match is away against Virginia Friday. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tennis prepares for indoor championship

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

The No. 16 Auburn men's tennis team defeated Southern Mississippi 6-1 and South Florida 6-1 last Saturday to keep their undefeated record alive in 2012.

Women winless in February

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 16

The women's basketball team is looking to notch their first victory in the month of February when they travel to Baton Rouge Sunday to face the LSU Tigers after a week break from play.

Senior hunt seat rider Maggie McAlary rides against Oklahoma State. The top-ranked equestrian team will compete at home Saturday against No. 3 Georgia, the only team to beat the Tigers this season. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

No. 1 Auburn hungry for spring rematch against No. 3 Georgia

By Callie Ward / WRITER | February 16

Following a late January win over Oklahoma State University, the Auburn Tigers equestrian team is prepared to defend its No. 1 national ranking in the coaches poll against the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs.

Tigers prepare for No. 2 Gators

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | February 16

The No. 17 Auburn Tigers gymnastics team will take on No. 2 Florida Gators at home Friday at 7 p.m.

Auburn softball defeats Appalachian State

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | February 13

The Auburn softball team battled through the cold to defeat Appalachian State 6-2 Sunday afternoon in the last game of the Tiger Invitational.

Women's basketball lose to Arkansas

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 13

The Auburn Tiger Women's Basketball team fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks 51-48 Sunday afternoon

Tigers lose third-straight to Ole Miss

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 12

With a two-game losing streak to Alabama and Mississippi State, the Tigers couldn't hold on to a first-half lead and fell to Ole Miss 61-54.

Auburn softball continues winning at Tiger Invitational

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | February 12

The Auburn Tigers took down Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne 2-0 Saturday afternoon in the Tiger Invitational, keeping their undefeated seasonalive.

Auburn softball defeats Wright State, Bowling Green

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | February 11

The Auburn softball team swept the second day of the Tiger Invitational Friday as it defeated Wright State 12-4 and Bowling Green 10-2 at Jane B. Moore Field

Auburn softball wins season opener against Alabama State

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 10

Auburn softball held its season opener Thursday night at Jane B. Moore field against Alabama State.

Auburn women's basketball loses to Florida

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 10

Auburn Tiger Women's basketball lost to the Florida Gators 70-56 Thursday night in Gainesville.

Men's golf team begins second leg of season

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn men's golf team has an optimistic mindset for the upcoming UCF Gator Invitational, the first tournament of spring.

Top 10 once again for Tigers

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 9

One by one, the faxes rolled in, and after the ink dried on 20 National Letters of Intent, Auburn had apparently wrapped up its recruiting class.

Swimming, diving chase 16th-straight SEC title

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn Tigers will make their way to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the SEC Swimming and Diving Championship Feb. 15-17.