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Varez Ward transferred from Texas last season to be closer to his mother. Ward suffered a season-ending injury his sophomore year at Texas and was redshirted last season at Auburn. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Ward determined to fight back

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 26

Varez Ward hasn't been in the starting lineup for long.

Barbee's begging pays off

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 26

The 12th win of the season is rarely a milestone for a basketball team. But for Auburn, it was a big one.

Auburn loses by three to Arkansas

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 25

The Auburn Tigers battled down to the wire, but lost their fourth SEC matchup of the season 53-56 to Arkansas.

Women's basketball loses to Mississippi State

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 23

The Auburn Tiger women's basketball team fell to the Mississippi State Bulldogs 62-57 Sunday afternoon.

Men's tennis defeats Troy

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 22

The Auburn Tiger Men's Tennis team triumphed over the Troy Trojans 7-0 at the Yarbrough Tennis Center Saturday, Jan. 21.

Auburn's defense gives Tigers edge over Gamecocks

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | January 22

The Auburn Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 63-52 in Auburn Arena Saturday.

Women's gymnastics tumble to Georgia

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 21

The Auburn gymnastics team lost its season home opener Friday against Georgia. The Tigers couldn't overcome the No. 6 Bulldogs, losing 195.975-195.600.

Women's basketball wins against South Carolina

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | January 20

The Auburn Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks Thursday to mark their first home SEC win.

Sophomore forward Tyrese Tanner drives to the hoop against a Georgia defenderJan. 8. The Tigers lost the game 70-45. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Women's basketball participates in 'We Back Pat' week

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

The Auburn women's basketball team faces South Carolina and Mississippi State in its next two contests.

Tennis serves new year in Yale

By Andrew Yarn / WRITER | January 19

The Auburn women's tennis team is heading north to New Haven, Conn., this weekend to begin its spring season at the Yale Invitational.

Getting defensive

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For a defense to be a feared unit, it must have a calling card, a reputation, a personality to hang its hat on.

Sophomore forward Josh Langford drives on Kentucky forward Darius Miller during last week's contest against the Wildcats. Langford contributed four points in the 68-53 loss. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Arkansas brings youth to conference match

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Arkansas will enter Wednesday's game against the Tigers with one of SEC's most potent offensive weapons: guard BJ Young.

Mshon Pulliam, senior midfielder, battles with a Georgia opponent for position during a match last season. (CONTRIBUTED)

Lacrosse club signs first non-student head coach

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For the first time in history, the men's lacrosse team will have a non-student coach leading the team.

Horsing around with Helfer

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Lisa Helfer's passion for horses started with something a little smaller.

Youthful gymnasts bound into SEC

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | January 19

The Auburn gymnastics team will compete in its third match of the season against the University of Georgia Friday at 7 p.m. at Auburn Arena.

John Santeiu IV scored a 397.45 on his sixth dive attempt at the Georgia Diving Invitational Jan. 5. He was later named SEC Diver of the Week for his seventh meet victory of the season. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Santeiu named SEC Diver of the Week

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Sophomore Auburn diver John Santeiu IV placed first in the Georgia Diving invitational Jan. 5.

Tigers continue SEC play against Gamecocks

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 18

The Tigers will look to improve their SEC record Saturday against South Carolina. The Gamecocks (8-9, 0-3) have lost their last three games and are in last place in the SEC.

Tigers crumble in overtime against LSU

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 17

Auburn made it to overtime in its second-consecutive game, but couldn't keep up in Baton Rouge, losing to the Tigers 65-58.

An Auburn graduate brings sports radio back to the Plains

By Callie Ward / WRITER | January 14

Tune in every Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. to listen to Perkins show, "The Drive," on ESPN 106.5 FM.

Both victory and defeat for the Tigers

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | January 14

The swim and dive team experienced victory and defeat against the Texas Longhorns Wednesday and Thursday at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center.