Sports

Junior defender Heather Havron (left) battles for the ball with junior midfielder Casey Short (right) during Friday night's game against No. 5 Florida State. Auburn won 3-2. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers prepare for West Coast battle

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | September 9

Since the Auburn women's soccer team defeated No. 5 Florida State, it looks to beat the 2007 national champions University of Southern California.

Camp Pawlowski

By Eric Yarbor / WRITER | September 9

The Auburn baseball coach's annualcamp showcases high school talent

Gabbing with Gray

By Robert Lee / WRITER | September 9

Christine Gray is bringing some color to women's tennis.Gray, a successful tennis player in college, turned the love of the sport into coaching.

Bullock on the rise

By Alex Groves / WRITER | September 9

With a "can do" attitude, sophomore volleyball player Sarah Bullock is on the fast track to making a name for Auburn volleyball.

Fans cheer on the Auburn soccer team Friday night at the "Cram the Complex" event. The team beat Florida State 3-2 in double overtime. The team plays in Los Angeles tomorrow. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Fans squeeze in the soccer complex

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | September 9

Hundreds of soccer fans began to "cram the complex" for the game against the Florida State Seminoles 6 p.m. Friday, reserving seats and sporting free promotional Auburn hats.Parents, children and students dressed up in their favorite Auburn wear.

Former Tiger honored

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

Former Auburn standout Jill Palmer, now known as Jill Adams, will be inducted into the Valley Central High School Hall of Fame in October.

Volleyball prepares for OSU, Charleston, Cincinnati

By Katie Broun / WRITER | September 9

After playing in the Blue Raider Bash over Labor Day weekend, the Auburn women's volleyball team is moving forward to play in another talent-filled tournament this weekend.

New coach, new attitude for lacrosse

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

As it gets cooler on the Plains, Auburn women's lacrosse prepares to heat up the field.The 24-woman club team experienced some reshuffling in the offseason, including the rise of Stephanie Grant, sophomore in sciences and mathematics, to its presidency.

Can the fans actually 'ring responsibly?'

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

With only four days of preparation following the Tigers' 52-26 victory, Auburn has no time to waste to prepare for a stellar Mississippi State team.

Volleyball Battles at Blue Raider Bash

By Katherine Brown / WRITER | September 6

The Auburn volleyball team fought back at the Blue Raider Bash after losing its first two matches of the season to finish with a record of 2-2 for the weekend.

Water skiing prepares for fall tournaments

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Water skiing may not come to mind when you think of intramural sports and competition.However, this is not the case for the Auburn Water Ski Club.The club team has been hard at practice, preparing for approaching competitions.

Athlete of the week: Cooking on the field with freshman Kitchens

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | September 2

Dreams of playing for the National Football League are now more realistic for freshman wide receiver Shaun Kitchens.

Cremeans promoted to women's basketball associate head coach

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | September 2

"Patience is a virtue" is a common phrase that newly named women's basketball associate head coach Kerry Cremeans knows well.Cremeans, who has the longest tenure on head coach Nell Fortner's staff, received the promotion on Aug. 24.

Students swing kettle bells in one of the Student ACT's exercise classes Thursday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Hells Bells!

By Abby Townson / WRITER | September 2

Auburn offers a new fitness class in the student activities center forstudents looking to combine cardio and strength training.

2010 season opens Saturday

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 2

Chizik is optimistic about his second year and has a game plan toimprove his team. He looks for his first win Saturday.

Cross-country prepares for Troy Invitational Tournament

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | September 2

Members of Auburn's cross-country teams are lacing up their sneakers and getting ready to hit the ground running this weekend.Saturday, Sept. 4, marks the beginning of the season for Auburn's cross-country teams.

Can we finish on top?

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 2

The start of the 2010 Auburn football season is days away, and the excitement has been impossible to contain.Auburn fans are ready for Gene Chizik's second season and a possible run at the SEC title.