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Auburn's flanker Chad Crosson, left, and prop Zach Bolstad prepare for the scrum, which begins a play in rugby. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Rugby ends competitive play with loss to Vandy

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

From not winning a conference game last year to coming up just short in the SEC title game March 4, the Auburn rugby club has made a complete 180.

Baseball prepares for ASU

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | March 10

As the No. 23 Auburn Tigers look to continue its early success, the Tigers face a difficult obstacle in No. 7 Arizona State.

Dickey adds support, good humor to young team

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 10

Assistant basketball coach Randall Dickey is making an impact in his first season at Auburn both on and off the court.

Gymnastics goes head over heels at home

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | March 10

The 24th ranked Tigers gymnastics team (5-6, 2-4 SEC) looks to close out the regular season with a win as Auburn hosts the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-7, 5-2 MIC) Friday night at 7 p.m.

Estell helps lead the pack

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | March 10

Morgan Estell brings more to the plate than just an impressive batting average.

Tennis continues conference play

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 10

The No. 21 Auburn men's tennis team is preparing this week to face South Carolina March 11 and No. 11 Florida March 13 in its Southeastern Conference home openers.

Varnadore pitches Auburn to victory

By Coleman McDowell / WRITER | March 3

This past fall, head football coach Gene Chizik struck gold with a junior college athlete from Georgia in Cam Newton.

Junior forward Kenny Gabriel dunks the ball against Arkansas senior guard Marcus Britt during Saturday's 57-55 loss. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Tigers host Rebels in home finale

By Jade Currid / WRITER | March 3

The Auburn men's basketball team faces Louisiana State University (11-8, 3-11) in the season finale March 5 in Baton Rouge, La.

Elizabeth Eisterhold swings against Georgia Southern. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Softball team breaks win streak record

By Maddy Hall / WRITER | March 3

After breaking the previous record of 11 games, the Tigers extended their streak to 15 this weekend

Soccer beats UAB, prepares for tough spring competition

By Kate Jones / WRITER | March 3

The women's soccer team played its first of six spring exhibition matches Feb. 27, beating the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers.

Rachel Inniss completes a tumbling pass on her floor routine against Pittsburgh. (Daniel Friday / Photo Staff)

Tigers face off against BYU

By Christina Santee / WRITER | March 3

The No. 18 Auburn gymnastics team (3-5, 2-4) will take on No. 26 Brigham Young University in the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo, Utah, at 9 p.m. March 4.

Senior pitcher Sean Ray pitches during Auburn's 8-6 loss against Radford Friday afternoon. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Baseball travels to Charleston

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | March 3

The Auburn Tigers baseball team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Charleston, S.C., to compete in the College of Charleston Tournament.

Coach Spry keeps team on track

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | March 3

Former SEC and military track star, Ralph Spry uses his experiences to be a better coach

Tennis faces SEC foes

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | March 3

The Auburn men and women's tennis teams will begin Southeastern conference play after a historic weekend in the Blue Gray National Tennis Classic in Montgomery.

Junior guard Morgan Jennings protects the ball from a Kentucky defender during the game Sunday afternoon. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Tigers prepare for SEC tourney

By Erik Yabor / WRITER | March 3

The 2011 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament begin, March 3 in Nashville, Tenn.

The Auburn men celebrate winning the SEC Championship Feb. 19, in Gainesville, Fla. The win marked the 15th consecutive conference title for the Tigers.(Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Tigers take SEC title for 15th straight year

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | February 24

The Auburn men's swimming and diving team won its 15th consecutive Southeastern Conference title with the women's team placing third.

Men's tennis team bouncing back

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | February 24

After a close loss, the men's tennis team is ready to get back on the court.The Tigers will play in the Blue Gray National Classic this weekend in Montgomery.

An Auburn player lines up for a hit against UAB. This weekend's tournament had one of the highest attendance rates. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn gears up for Highlanders

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 24

The Auburn Tigers improved to 3-1 after a 9-4 win against Jacksonville State following Opening Weekend and will return to the diamond Friday at 3 p.m. to host the Radford Highlanders (2-1) for a three-game series.

Back into the swing of things

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | February 24

The women's tennis team hopes to build on a successful home weekend

Lacrosse faces busy weekend

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 24

The lacrosse team will face an action-packed weekend with three games in two days.