Sports

Luckie shows senior leadership through devotion

By Akaash Singh / WRITER | February 23

Cory Luckie's passion for community and academics has helped him achieve his captain status on the baseball team.

Tennis travels to capital for Blue-Gray

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | February 23

The Auburn men's and women's tennis teams will head to Montgomery Feb. 24-26 for the annual Blue-Gray National Tennis Classic.

Fortner to resign as coach at the end of season

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | February 22

Women's basketball coach Nell Fortner announced her resignation Tuesday. Fortner served as Auburn's coach for the last eight seasons after joining the Tigers in 2004.

Tigers drop SEC contest in Baton Rouge

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 19

The LSU Tigers defeated the Auburn Tigers women's basketball team 57-41 Sunday afternoon.

Mizzou holds off Auburn surge to win first game of double header

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | February 19

In the first of two back-to-back games today, the Missouri Tigers beat Auburn 6-4.

Auburn leashes the Bulldogs 65-55

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 18

The Auburn Tigers squared off in a rematch with the No. 23 Mississippi Bulldogs Saturday night in Auburn Arena and came away with a 65-55 win to redeem a three-point loss to the Bulldogs earlier this month.

Gators edge out Auburn gymnastics

By Susan Ann Cook / WRITER | February 18

The No. 17 Auburn gymnastics team hosted the second-ranked University of Florida in Auburn Arena Friday.

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.