Sports

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.

Women's basketball falls to Tennessee

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 6

The No. 8 ranked Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Auburn Tiger Women's Basketball team 81-62 Sunday afternoon.

Auburn loses to the Bulldogs in high-scoring game

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 5

The Auburn Tiger Men's Basketball Team fell to the Mississippi State Bulldogs 91-88 on Saturday afternoon. Auburn drops to 13-10 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Commodores seal second win against lady Tigers

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | February 4

In the second faceoff of the season, the Auburn women's basketball team fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 66-61 Thursday night in the Auburn Arena.

Construction is underway at the site of the Recreation and Wellness Center across the street from Auburn Arena. The new center is expected to open in late spring 2013, replacing the Student Activities Center. (Courtesy of Auburn Campus Recreation)

New facility building its own identity

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 2

The 2012 graduating class of Auburn University has been fortunate to attend during a time of growth on campus.

Sophomore guard/forward Tyrese Tanner attacks the basket against Purdue. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Tanner fights injuries, leads Tigers from bench

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 2

Coach Donnie Quinn of Hoover High School described Tyrese Tanner's state championship performance against Bob Jones in 2010 with one word: dominant.

Walk-on point guard T.J. Rice provides the starting five a look at the opposing point guards each week during scout team. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Rice finds niche as walk-on

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 2

Marquis Teague, Trae Golden and Dee Bost are among the SEC's best point guards. Sophomore walk-on point guard T.J. Rice imitates them every day in practice.

Coach Jeff Graba has infused the Tigers' roster with young talent, taking national powerhouses Georgia and Alabama to the limit this season. (FILE PHOTO)

Gymnastics experience provides path to Auburn

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | February 2

Before starting his freshman year at the University of Minnesota, Jeff Graba was faced with a decision that would shape his career: wrestling or gymnastics?

Senior Kylie Shields won best all-around for her preformance in the Georgia meet Jan. 21. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Shields' personality livens team spirits

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | February 2

Kylie Shields seems to use laughter as punctuation to every sentence.

Cheering students show their support for Auburn gymnastics at Friday's meet against the University of Alabama. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Gymnastics becomes weekend hit

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 2

Students are used to piling into the stadium for the Auburn vs. Alabama football game, but Friday, students packed the Auburn Arena for the Iron Bowl gymnastics style.

Tigers gymnastics falls just short against Tide

By Heather Allen / WRITER | January 28

The Auburn Tigers gymnastics team lost to the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide 196.325-196.250 in front of a record-setting crowd Friday night in the Auburn Arena.

Tigers bested by women Wildcats

By WIlliam Lankford / WRITER | January 26

The Auburn Tigers women's basketball team fell to the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats 66-48 Thursday night in Auburn Arena.

National Signing Day

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 26

There's no doubt Auburn is in a transition stage.

Sophomore Jennifer Waxman will be competing in the equitation over fences in the WEF Collegiate Equitation Challenge. (Anthony Hall)

Auburn to send two riders to WEF

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 26

The equestrian team is sending two of its top-ranked riders to the third annual collegiate equitation challenge at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Fla.

Senior forward Kenny Gabriel throws down a dunk against the Gamecocks Saturday. The Tigers defeated South Carolina 63-52 at home. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers hit the road for two

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 26

Following a solid home victory against South Carolina, the Auburn Tigers are on the road for two conference matchups.

Braves roll into Academy

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 26

The annual Braves Country Caravan, a meet and greet with former and current players and coaches from the Atlanta baseball team, will roll through Auburn on its tour of the Southeast.

Adams poses beside the scoreboard of his world record run. (CONTRIBUTED)

Adams sets world record at Auburn Indoor Invite

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 26

Junior sprinter Harry Adams came to Auburn as a wide receiver, but he will leave one of the fastest sprinters in Auburn track and field history.

Recently named SEC and National Swimmer of the Week, Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, senior in hotel and restaurant management, prepares Friday morning for a meet. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Vanderpool-Wallace earns swimming accolades

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | January 26

Senior swimmer Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace was recognized last week in the conference and nationally by being named both SEC and National Swimmer of the Week.

Physics determine efficient exercise

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | January 26

Physics may not be the first thing people think about when it comes to fitness, but it may actually be the most important aspect of exercise.

New offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler answers questions during his introductory press conference. (TODD VAN EMST)

Loeffler named new offensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 26

When Scot Loeffler was named Auburn's new offensive coordinator, he got a congratulatory phone call.