Sports

Johns spikes the competition

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | September 30

Few people can appreciate the value of teamwork better than Morgan Johns.As an outside hitter for the women's volleyball team, Johns is thankful for the camaraderie she shares with her teammates, both on and off the court.

Tennis team raises rackets

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 30

The men's tennis team participates in two tournaments this weekend.The Georgia Tech Fall Classic will take place in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 2 to Oct. 4.

Senior Anna Schierholz rides Clifford in equitation over a fence against Kansas State Thursday. Schierholz scored a 74 in the event, and the Tigers defeated the Wildcats 14-4. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Equestrian team hits stride

By Abby Townson / WRITER | September 30

The Auburn equestrian team's recent victories have given its coach a renewed confidence about the upcoming season, and that's straight from the horse's mouth.

SEC honors Tigers

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 30

Senior Mike Blanc receives SEC player of the week honors

Equestrian dominates Kansas, South Dakota

By Abby Townson / WRITER | September 27

Auburn won the day at the women's equestrian meet Thursday with a 14-4 against Kansas State University.

Soccer ends the weekend 1-1

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 27

The Auburn womens soccer team kicked-off SEC play this weekend as they hosted the Mississippi State Bulldogs Friday and the Ole Miss Rebels Sunday.

Tennis team triumphs in tournament

By Chelsea Harvey / WRITER | September 26

Auburn men's tennis traveled to Waco, TX Friday for the HEB BaylorInvitational. The competition lasted through Sunday.

Volleyball prepares for Kentucky

By Alison McFerrin / WRITER | September 23

The volleyball team came away with mixed results from the two opening games of the SEC season.

An athletic equipment staffer takes football uniforms out of the washing machine in the Athletic Complex. (Maria Iampietro/ Associate Photo Editor)

Airing the Dirty Laundry

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | September 23

Equipment staff spends hours behind the scenes doing athletes' laundry

Let's hope for a Palmetto sweep

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 23

After a thrilling overtime victory, the Tigers have to prepare for their toughest test yet.The ol' ball coach is coming to town with what is arguably his best South Carolina team so far.

Cross-country outruns competition in Classic

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 23

Auburn men's and women's cross-country teams finish fourth in annual Crimson Classic

Tina Tatum graduated from Auburn in the '70s and now owns Gnu's Room bookstore. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

People of the plains

By Abby Townson / WRITER | September 23

Bookstore owner connects business skills with love of books

Love of golf, Auburn drives Evans

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 23

Kim Evans is going into her 17th year as head coach of the women's golf team and has racked up her share of accolades along the way.

Junior Alyssa Murff (left to right), freshman Katie Gauthier and freshman Jerica Pealor follow sophomore instructor Emily Quinn's cardio routine at the Student Activities Center. (Charlie Timberlake / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Cardio queen Quinn won't quit

By Erik Yarbor / WRITER | September 23

The perpetually smiling Emily Quinn has been involved in aerobics for many years, including the multitude of workout classes she teaches at the Student Activities Center.

Junior midfielder Katy Frierson beats a Samford opponent to the ball. Frierson had two shots and two assists in the game. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers triumph over in-state rival

By Sarah Hansen / WRITER | September 23

The Tigers played ferociously in a 2-0 victory over the Samford Bulldogs Friday night at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

All-star Clanton aims high

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 23

Senior Cydney Clanton is a 2010 NGCA First-Team All-American and excited about her future golf career

Auburn University Sailing Team makes waves

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 23

Very few club sports at Auburn can claim to hold practices on Lake Martin. Fewer can claim to have a website offering both a competitive team and "the more laid-back cruising club."

Overtime nail-biter

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 23

Josh Bynes named SEC Player of the week after Clemson game Saturday

Top 25 SEC Showdown

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 23

A battle-tested Auburn team prepares for its first game this season against a ranked opponent

Volleyball team fights for win agains Arkansas

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | September 21

The volleyball team came away with mixed results from the two opening games of the SEC season.