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Auburn senior diver Dan Mazzaferro has been named one of six finalists for the prestigious Walter Byers Scholarship. A male and a female recipient for the $24,000 renewable scholarship will be selected later this month. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Mazzaferro honored as finalist for prestigious scholarship

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

While senior diver Dan Mazzaferro had to avoid making a splash in the pool to become a nine-time All-American, a finalist at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials and a two-time SEC Player of the Year honoree, he performed the equivalent of a cannonball when he stepped away from the water.

Senior Paige Monfore rides to a win Feb. 19 against South Carolina in Auburn. (Melissa Hazeldine / Auburn Media Relations)

Monfore rides toward new endeavors

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | April 28

Graduating senior reflects on successful equestrian career and looks to the future

Work ethic, positivity drive Knight

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

After earning All-SEC First Team honors in 2009 and NCAA All-American honors in 2008, time at Auburn has almost run out for senior distance runner Holly Knight.

Tigers prepare for final meet before conference championships

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | April 28

The track and field team's annual trip to the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pa., begins April 28.

Tigers complete sweep in preparation for Bulldogs

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

The Auburn Tigers softball team (34-14, 11-11 SEC) will turn to its offense to try and snap a five-game conference losing streak as it hosts No. 3 Georgia (40-7, 14-6 SEC) this weekend.

Auburn golfer Blayne Barber to represent US in Palmer Cup

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | April 28

Sophomore Blayne Barber, the 17th-ranked world amateur golfer, jotted down one more obligation to his busy June scorecard.

The women's golf team poses with the SEC Championship trophy after winning the title at home Sunday. The Tigers finished 11 strokes ahead of second-place Alabama. (Leffie Dailey / Auburn Media Relations)

Women's golf takes SEC title at home, finishing 11 strokes ahead of second-place Alabama

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | April 21

The season isn't finished for the women's golf team.After a weekend victory at the SEC Women's Golf Championship, next is the NCAA Regional Championships.The NCAA Regional Championships will be held May 5-7 at golf courses in Daytona Beach, Fla., South Bend, Ind., and Auburn, Wash.

Johnson: a coach both on and off the field

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | April 21

Steve Johnson played it all as a kid--baseball, basketball and football. He even played college football at Wartburg College, a Division III school in Waverly, Iowa.

Senior Latoya Parkinson runs the 100-meter hurdles at the War Eagle Invitational held in Auburn April 15-16. Parkinson won the Olympic Development hurdles in 13.86 seconds. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Track preps for SEC tourney

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | April 21

Auburn's men and women's track and field team added seven titles to its resume following the War Eagle Invitational as they continue their preparations for the Southeastern Conference Championships, just a few weeks away.

Tigers to square off against Devils

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | April 21

The No. 24 Tigers are coming off a series sweep against the No. 10 Florida Gators and will face the Mississippi Valley State University Devilettes this weekend at home on Jane B. Moore Field.

Ortman's pregame rituals create wins

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | April 21

Auburn Tigers pitcher Dillon Ortman has had a busy week.It started with a road trip to Kentucky, ended with a trip to Louisiana and between he split the SEC Freshman of the Week honors with Dominic Ficociello of Arkansas.

Equestrian takes overall title, hunt seat title and three MVP awards at national championships

By Christina Santee / WRITER | April 21

After earning bragging rights for ending the 2010-11 season with a national championship title in Waco, Texas, last weekend, there's not much else for the Auburn equestrian team to do except bask in the glory and prepare for next year's string of obstacles.

Sports

Mazzaferro honored as finalist for prestigious scholarship

Monfore rides toward new endeavors

Work ethic, positivity drive Knight

Tigers prepare for final meet before conference championships

Tigers complete sweep in preparation for Bulldogs

Auburn golfer Blayne Barber to represent US in Palmer Cup

Women's golf takes SEC title at home, finishing 11 strokes ahead of second-place Alabama

Johnson: a coach both on and off the field

Track preps for SEC tourney

Tigers to square off against Devils

Ortman's pregame rituals create wins

Equestrian takes overall title, hunt seat title and three MVP awards at national championships

Baseball braces for Rebel invasion this weekend

Equestrian rides into nationals

Golf to compete for league's top honor

Softball prepares to send Gators back to Gainesville with series loss

Gymnasts flip for coach

Two injuries, one determined athlete

Track hosts War Eagle invite

Walking through Death Valley, looking for a win