Sports

Intramurals give students opportunity to have a ball

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

Returning after winter break isn't just about buying new books and starting new classes--it's also a time to become active in spring intramural sports.

Matt Lee (left), president of bass fishing team and Jordan Lee (right), tournament director, pose by their boat. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn brothers bond through bass fishing

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | December 1

When brothers Jordan and Matt Lee first picked up a fishing rod at age 6, they were hooked.

Sophomore forward Allen Payne shoots over an Arkansas-Pine Bluff defender Monday in the Tigers' 72-59 victory. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Barbee disappointed in play as team travels to Big East

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

After starting the season 4-0 for the first time since 2006, the men's basketball team will take its perfect record on the road Friday.

Final stages of Q-school test Tigers

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

The Auburn men's golf program has had five former athletes advance to the final round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, more commonly referred to as "Q-School."

Plainsman adviser John Carvalho interviews ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit before the Iron Bowl. (Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR)

One-on-one with GameDay

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

As I walked into the Auburn University Hotel last Friday, my mind was empty.

Auburn women's basketball defeat USC-Upstate, improve to 4-1

By Samuel Carr / WRITER | November 29

The Auburn women's basketball team thumped the University of South Carolina-Upstate 75-34 Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Arena.

Who is WarBlogle?

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

The mystery behind the famous sports blogger solved

Senior linebacker Eltoro Freeman and junior defensive back T'Sharvan Bell rush to bring down Georgia wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell in Athens Saturday. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Homecoming game offers new hope

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

There is one silver lining the Auburn Tigers can find this week as they prepare for their Homecoming game: the Bulldogs that will be standing across the field from them this Saturday won't be from the University of Georgia.

Senior diver Anna Aguero prepares to execute her diving routine. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Diving team to compete at Georgia Tech Diving Invite

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

Following Friday's meet in Athens, Ga., the Auburn diving team will break from its swimming counterpart this weekend to compete at the Georgia Tech Diving Invitational Friday through Saturday in Atlanta.

The Auburn volleyball team collects in its traditional postgame huddle after losing to Mississippi State. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Volleyball blunders continue

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

Though Auburn has struggled on the road this year, the volleyball team will have two more opportunities to earn its third away win this weekend.

Pat Sullivan to be honored in pregame celebration

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

Before Samford coach Pat Sullivan sics his Bulldogs on the Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday, he will be honored by the same family on the same field where he first made a name for himself as an Auburn football star beginning in 1969.

After 800 wins, women's basketball to face Duke

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | November 17

The Auburn women's basketball team, fresh off hitting a program milestone of 800 career victories, will reach for 801 Friday when taking on one of basketball's most historic programs: Duke University.

Coach's dismissal rocks all conferences

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

As the slippery situation at Penn State continues to develop, the firing of Joe Paterno affects all of college football.

Gus Malzahn: innovative mastermind or overpaid?

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

Gus Malzahn is overrated. Someone had to say it. So far this season through 10 games, Auburn is ranked 84th in total offense. With the talent Malzahn has to work with, the production has been unacceptable.

Tigers anticipate upset against SEC East leader

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

After making it out of October with a 3-2 record, Auburn (6-3, 4-2 SEC) begins the first leg of "Amen Corner" as they travel to Athens to take on SEC East leader Georgia (7-2, 5-1) Saturday.

The women of the Auburn soccer team celebrate and hoist the championship trophy after winning their first-ever SEC Tournament after a 3-2 victory over Florida. (Todd Van Emst)

Auburn soccer 2011 SEC Tournament champs, first-round hosts for NCAAs

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

Following its SEC Championship victory Sunday in Orange Beach, Ala., with a 3-2 victory over Florida, the No. 3 Auburn soccer team was selected as a first-round host for the 2011 NCAA Tournament this weekend.

Improvements should have fans impressed with Barbee

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

Changes in the Auburn basketball program are coming sooner rather than later.

Freshmen lead cross-country into regional meet

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

Auburn's young cross-country squad will travel to Tuscaloosa for the South regional tournament Nov. 12.

Equestrian leads the conference

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

After bringing home two more victories last Saturday, this time against South Dakota State and Delaware State in Brookings, S.D., the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team is hard at work preparing to meet its second conference opponent of the season.

Former diver Mazzaferro prepares for interview of lifetime, study at Oxford

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 10

Most Auburn students would typically visit Boston for tourist attractions, sporting events or to visit family. Former diver Dan Mazzaferro, however, is making the trip for a different reason: Boston is the location for the next round of interviews in his quest to become a Rhodes Scholar.