Sports

Tigers travel to take on Vandy

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

The Auburn women's basketball team struggled to overcome its youth as SEC play began in 2012. The Tigers (9-7, 1-2) went to Tuscaloosa and defeated Alabama 65-55, but that win was sandwiched between two losses by an average of 23.5 points to Tennessee and Georgia.

2012: Youth is served

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

Life in the SEC is tough. But this past season, life in the SEC Western Division was the toughest of them all.

Mosley, Harris get senior invite

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 12

Auburn University football players Brandon Mosley and Josh Harris have been selected to compete in the Jan. 28 Senior Bowl.

Changes come to Auburn Arena before Kentucky game

By Robert E. Lee / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 10

Auburn has little time to lick its wounds after a 30-point loss to Vanderbilt.

Barbee finally inks contract

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 10

Auburn basketball coach Tony Barbee signed his contract after acting under a "letter of agreement" since coming to Auburn in 2010. The contract will pay Barbee $1.5 million a year until 2017.

Dyer transfers to Arkansas State

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 10

According to an Associated Press story that cites a person with knowledge of the situation, former Auburn running back Michael Dyer is transferring to Arkansas State University.

Atlanta Falcons' Brian VanGorder named Auburn defensive coordinator

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 9

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder was named Auburn's new defensive coordinator today.

Auburn Equestrian proud of the past, eager for the future

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | December 4

Coach Greg Williams would prefer his team not be first in the rankings.

Aubie gets the crowd of Auburn students in Jordan-Hare Stadium pumped up at Saturday's Iron Bowl against the University of Alabama. (Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR)

Spirits are still high after 7-5 season

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | December 1

As defending champions, Auburn was intent to give the new season its all.

Junior guard Najat Oaurdad weaves through University of South Carolina Upstate defenders in Auburn's 75-34 rout of the Spartans Sunday. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers seek third away victory

By Graham Carr/ WRITER | December 1

The Auburn women's basketball team will have revenge on its mind when it takes on Temple University in Philadelphia Saturday.

Swim, dive team aims to impress

By Bianca Seward / WRITER | December 1

The swim and dive team aims to keep its strong season afloat at this weekend's Georgia Invitational in Athens.

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.