Sports

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.

Sophomore Morgan Estell takes batting practice the week leading up to the season opener. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Softball looks to build off 2011

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn softball team opens its season Thursday against the Alabama State Hornets.

"The Jungle" has given Auburn a decided advantage at home this season, helping the Tigers to a 12-2 record in Auburn Arena. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Students give new meaning to 'Welcome to the Jungle'

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 9

Boisterous student sections have long been a part of college basketball.

Tiger of a signing day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 9

National Signing Day was going to be feast or famine for the Auburn Tigers.

Berbary earns new position

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | February 9

Soccer coach Karen Hoppa announced Jan. 31 the appointment of Amy Berbary as associate coach.

Burke poses with Ken Block, founder of DC Shoes and professional rally car driver, after an event last season. (Neil McDaid/ CONTRIBUTED)

Burke takes the road less traveled

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 9

Joseph Burke drives a car, only it isn't for his commute to class.

Natalie Donaldson is the only player from California to sign this year. (Todd Van Emst / CONTRIBUTED)

Soccer signs wealth of talent

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 9

The soccer team is adding more talent to the 2011 SEC championship roster.

Tigers fall to the Crimson Tide in disappointing loss

By John Holtrop / WRITER | February 8

The Auburn Tigers men's basketball team fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide 68-50 Tuesday night at the Auburn Arena in the 144th meeting between the teams.The Crimson Tide improved to 16-7 overall and 5-4 in SEC play while the Tigers dropped to 13-11 overall and 3-7 in the SEC."We just didn't play well," said Auburn coach Tony Barbee.