Sports

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.

New Act, New attitude

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 2

The new Wellness& Sustainability Center will have a rock wall, golf simulator and one of the largest indoor tracks in the U.S.

Senior Tyler Cooke races by junior Grant Campbell at the intramural fields Monday night. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Intramural football returns with improvements

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

Intramural football season kicked off Monday with small changes to improve the gaming experience.

Freshman setter Chelsea Wintzinger watches from the backfield as sophomore Sarah Bullock (left) and senior Lauren Mellor (right) go up for a block. (Elaine Busby/ ASSOCIATE Photo Editor)

Volleyball team wins invitational, prepares for Blue Raider Bash

By Patrick Tighe / WRITER | September 2

Auburn wins War Eagle Invitational Tournament, sweeping most match-ups. The Tigers look ahead to prepare for four games in the next three days

Frierson, Rightmer lead Soccer to win in Milwaukee

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

The Auburn women's soccer team pulled a win Sunday against Milwaukee in its second game of the MKE cup with a final score of 2-1."Today's game was important for us," said Katy Frierson, junior midfielder.

Women's soccer prevails against Milwaukee

By Chelsea Harvey / WRITER | August 30

The Auburn women's soccer team pulled a win Sunday against Milwaukee inits second game of the MKE cup with a final score of 2-1.

Volleyball sweeps War Eagle Invitational

By Patrick Tighe / WRITER | August 29

The Auburn Tigers defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks and the Georgia Southern Eagles Saturday to win the Auburn War Eagle Invitational.

Against the heat, hockey comes to Auburn

By Patrick Tighe / WRITER | August 26

A hockey puck was slapped down, and player's skates chewed up the ice in a hotly contested battle that took place in Auburn. A hockey club has formed at Auburn University.

Volleyball looks to seniors, aims high in 2010

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | August 26

A year after Auburn's best volleyball season in a decade, the Tigers are predicted to have another successful year and have been picked to finish second in the SEC West. That is the same place that the 16-15 Tigers finished following the 2009 season.

Ping pong swings into action

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | August 26

Although their numbers are few, their spirit is mighty. The members of Auburn's table tennis club can pack quite a wallop with their rackets despite being one of the University's smallest organizations.

New indoor facilities provide practice and conditioning together

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | August 26

In June, the Auburn Board of Trustees approved plans for a $16 million indoor practice facility, which will be built parallel to Samford Avenue.The new facility will cut across the current practice fields behind the Athletic Complex.

Different coverage style for sports this school year

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | August 26

Hey there, sports fans.The Plainsman is making some changes to the sports section this year. To avoid any confusion, we would like to clue you in.