Sports

Basketball season to kick off

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 8

Although the 2011-12 men's basketball season is two months away, last week's release of the schedule is creating buzz among fans.

Wait, the Auburn Tigers almost lost to the Utah State Aggies?

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 8

As I sat in Jordan-Hare Saturday, everything in the world felt right again. The band was playing loudly, the team was back on the field and an abundance of fans wearing orange were in attendance.

Swimming and diving ready to defend SEC winning streak

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | September 8

It's time again for stopwatches, goggles and swim caps in Auburn.

Freshman Tatiana Coleman named SEC Player of the Week

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | September 8

Right sock, left sock. Right cleat, left cleat.Tatiana Coleman doesn't miss a step in her pregame ritual.

Francisco Aihe (left) and A.J. Greene write and produce songs in their home studio. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn-themed hip-hop song creates noise on the Plains

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | September 8

A new anthem may be buzzing in Jordan-Hare Stadium this football season.

Women's golf releases schedule

By Sarah Stutler / WRITER | September 8

Women's golf coach Kim Evans is enthusiastic going into her 18th season at Auburn.

Coach Osteen continues to excel at Auburn

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 8

When golf coach Nick Clinard made his way to Auburn from the University of Central Florida three years ago, he brought along his assistant coach, Evan Osteen, as well.

Tigers sneak past Aggies in season opener

By Christina Santee / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 4

The No. 23 ranked Auburn Tigers kicked off the 2011 season as defending national champions before a crowd of 85,245 Saturday, stealing a last-minute, 42-38 win against the unranked Utah State Aggies.

AU cross-country to battle the Trojans this Saturday

By Sarah Cook / WRITER | September 1

The Tigers and the Trojans are set to meet Saturday at Troy University for their first cross-country meet.

Senior outside hitter Kelly Fidero scores for the Tigers against Alabama A&M. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Volleyball defeats Alabama A&M in first home match

By Lewis Buckalew / WRITER | September 1

The Auburn women's volleyball team had a successful start to the 2011 season.

Junior forward Mary Coffed makes a pass against Kennesaw State last season. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Soccer finds winning ways

By Kristen Oliver / WRITER | September 1

The Auburn women's soccer team improved its record to 2-1 with wins against Middle Tennessee State University and Kennesaw State University this weekend.

Nold continues to 'ace' role of coach

By Christina Santee / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

After his hiring was announced by Athletics Director Jay Jacobs in April, volleyball coach Rick Nold is having no problem making himself comfortable at the University after leaving Jacksonville State University following nine seasons.

New season, new look

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

As Auburn takes the field Saturday against Utah State, the starters won't be the only new things on the field for the Tigers.

Barrett Trotter, Auburn's starting quarterback this year, makes a pass against Arkansas State last season. (Todd Van Emst / AUBURN MEDIA RELATIONS)

Defending the title

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

Although expectations for this season's Tigers are low, the team remains confident.

The bleachers inside Jordan-Hare Stadium await fans at Saturday's game against Utah State. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

New spirit contract generates more interest