Sports

Ferguson outruns competition

By Harrison Nichols / WRITER | February 3

In her first season on the Plains in 2010, Shenqiua Ferguson made quite an impact.At the 2010 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Ferguson took first place in both the women's 100- and 200-meter and helped the 4x100-meter relay team place first as well.

Pet enthusiasts stop to look at one of the pet adoption stands in front of the Auburn Arena. (Tim Simpson / photo staff)

Local pet organizations gather at Auburn Arena

By Kate Jones / WRITER | February 3

Coach Nell Fortner and the women's basketball team partnered with the Lee County Humane Society, Dogpatch Ranch and Friends of Fido for Adpot-a-Pet Awareness Day before Sunday's matchup against South Carolina.

Signing day's high stakes

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | February 3

It has been said recruiting is the lifeblood of every program, and the same holds true for Auburn.

Guard Tony Neysmith shoots for two in Auburn's 79-64 win over South Carolina Saturday. (Tracy Glantz / The State / MCT)

Tigers try to build on win

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | February 3

After cementing its first SEC win on the road at South Carolina Saturday, the men's basketball team hopes to continue its success at home against Tennessee Thursday.

Tigers prep for Kentucky

By Erik Yabor / WRITER | February 3

The Auburn women's basketball team (13-8, 6-2 SEC) will face one of its toughest challenges of the season Feb. 3 when they play against the Kentucky Wildcats (17-4, 6-2 SEC) in Lexington, Ky.

New baseball bats add weight, deduct offense

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | February 3

The NCAA is issuing a new standard for college baseball bats this season. The new "Ball-Bat Coefficient of Restitution" (BBCOR) standard became effective Jan. 1.

Head coach Gene Chizik stands next to the BCS Championship trophy as he discusses signing day commitments. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Chizik talks new recruits, optimism for next season

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | February 3

A more than yearlong endeavor ended Wednesday, National Signing Day, as the finishing touches were put on coach Gene Chizik's third highly-ranked recruiting class.

Auburn ready to start season

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

After earning its seventh trip to the NCAA Tournament and finishing the 2010 season with a 31-26 overall record, the Auburn softball team is ready to start play and improve on last year.

Auburn gymnast Leah Vining catches the bar during her routine. She received a career-high score of 9.825 for the event. Auburn currently has a 1-2 record in SEC meets. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn returns home to meet Wildcats

By Christina Santee / WRITER | February 3

The Auburn gymnastics team is prepared to compete against the Kentucky Wildcats at the Auburn Arena Friday at 7 p.m.

Track and field coach on the run

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | February 3

Assistant track and field coach Scott Richardson, who has been competing in track and field since he was 10, said he believes his career at Auburn has been 30 years in the making.

Circuit with a Twist instructor Ahaja Scott leads the group in cardio-dance exercises in between each station. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Class adds twist to working out

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | February 3

The Circuit with a Twist class at the Student Activity Center includes an hour of intense cardio and weight exercises.

Auburn Equestrian team wins opening match

By Jade Currid / WRITER | January 30

The No. 2 Auburn Equestrian team won the opening match of the spring season against UT-Martin 12-6 at the McWherter Ag Pavilion Friday.

Auburn cricket club needs change

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | January 27

Auburn cricket club looks for community support to compete at the national level

Auburn guard Morgan Toles runs past a Tennessee player. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Tigers continue SEC play

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 27

The women's basketball team gets a week off in preparation for South Carolina

Fortner's passion and confidence key to team's success

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | January 27

Coach Fortner is in it to win it."I'm a highly competitive person," said Nell Fortner, Auburn women's basketball head coach since 2004. "I want to win everything."

Junior forward Kenny Gabriel stretches to shoot the ball. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Men struggle in SEC play, look for win on the road

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 27

The men's basketball team continues the hunt for its first SEC victory of the season on the road at South Carolina Saturday afternoon.

Goodbye seniors

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 27

These past four years have been filled with ups and downs for the Tiger faithful and nobody could attest to that more than Auburn's senior class.

Tigers prepare for 'Hogs

By Patrick Tighe / WRITER | January 27

The Auburn Tigers will have a carnivorous encounter on the mats, bars and vaults Friday with SEC West opponent the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Jamie Nolen and Lauren Taylor smile with Aubie during a home game this season. (Contributed)

Helping Auburn recruit the best since 1970

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 27

Auburn's Tigerettes and Tiger Hosts have been a key part of Auburn athletics and its recruiting

New book discusses the green involved in college athletics

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 27

While the focus of much of the football season being on agent involvement in player's recruitment and the possibility of pay-for-play conspiracies, it's just business as usual.