Sports

Ragsdale inspires with generosity, selflessness

By Jake Cole / WRITER | November 18

Senior midfielder Addie Ragsdale has traveled to SEC and NCAA tournaments with the Auburn soccer team all four years of her collegiate career, but she can trace the beginnings of her interest in the sport to humble origins.

Fall's great games

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 18

First, I want to congratulate the 2010 SEC Western Division champions, the Auburn Tigers.The Tigers did not get distracted and took care of business, earning a well-deserved trip to Atlanta.

Shannon Price and Dilbur Arsiwalla participate in a partner exercise that combines defensive tactics and offensive movements at practice Thursday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Karate club teaches discipline, self-confidence

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 18

The AU Karate Club does not just train students how to defend themselves--it also teaches self-confidence and stress relief.

Sophomore guard Earnest Ross drives down the court against Asheville guard Matt Dickey. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Too little, too late for men's basketball team

By Aaron Ellis / WRITER | November 18

A fourth-quarter rally wasn't enough to push the men's basketball team past UNC Asheville in the season opener. The team seeks redemption Friday against Samford

Katy Frierson celebrates with her teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against FSU earlier this season. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Soccer loses in first tournament

By Blake Hamilton / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 18

The Auburn soccer team came up empty handed in its fifth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, losing to South Florida 3-1.

Dottie Grubb competes in hunt seat over fences at home against Georgia Nov. 12. (Kelly Tsaltas / Photo Staff)

Equestrian team takes time off until spring

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | November 18

The Auburn equestrian team has had a great ride so far in the 2010-2011 season.The team holds a 7-2 record after defeating the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs Nov. 12.

Women's basketball struggles against FSU, beats Mercer

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | November 16

Auburn women's basketball took away both a win and a loss in the past four days.

Soccer receives NCAA tournament bid

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 11

The women's soccer team will appear in the 2010 NCAA Soccer Tournament.This will be the ninth total tournament appearance and fifth consecutive year the team will have appeared in the postseason, a school record.

Volleyball prepares for last home match of season

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | November 11

The Auburn volleyball team (17-11, 8-8 SEC) will finish the last of a three-game homestand Sunday against the Ole Miss Rebel Black Bears (17-8, 11-5 SEC).

Team bonding takes center ice

By Erik Yabor / WRITER | November 11

The burgeoning Auburn ice hockey team has far exceeded the expectations of many in its inaugural season.After finding themselves as the only SEC school without a hockey team, co-captain Justin Nabors and James Florkiewicz worked diligently last semester to bring the sport back to Auburn after a 27-year hiatus.

Let's stay focused

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 11

For those who forgot amidst all the Cameron Newton allegations, the Auburn Tigers face the Georgia Bulldogs this Saturday in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

Sophomore Western rider Casey Fowler has been a key part of the Tigers' winning ways. (IMAGE CONTRIBUTED)

Fowler driven by desire to succeed

By Coleman McDowell / WRITER | November 11

While the football team attempts to secure a spot in the SEC Championship game by defeating Georgia this weekend, the women's equestrian team is looking for a win over the Bulldogs to further boost its chances to repeat as SEC Champions.

Sophomore guard Andre Malone takes a shot during Monday night's exhibition game against Columbus State. (Emily Adams / photo editor)

Tigers fall prey to Cougars of Columbus in exhibition

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 11

Late-game heroics weren't enough to salvage a win in Auburn's final exhibition game against Columbus State Monday night in the Auburn Arena.

Sophomore guard Josh Wallace races past a Columbus State defender Monday night. Auburn fell to the Cougars 54-52. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Barbee prepares his team for season opener

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | November 11

The highly anticipated basketball season in the new Auburn Arena will start Friday, Nov. 12 when the Tigers take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at 8 p.m.

Taking to the mat with Rowland

By Jessie Sims / WRITER | November 11

New assistant gymnastics coach hopes to use idealism, experience to continue to build a successful program

Freshman safety Ryan Smith tackles wide receiver Brian Sutherland. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn gears up for oldest rivalry

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 11

Will the West be won?Coach Gene Chizik asks this question in preparing for the 2010 edition of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry against Georgia.

Equestrian prepares to take on undefeated Georgia

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | November 11

The Auburn equestrian team, now 6-8, rides against undefeated Georgia at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Auburn University Horse Center.

Auburn Volleyball recap vs. Florida

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | November 8

The volleyball team fell to the No. 1 Florida Gators in Auburn on Sunday afternoon in a hard-fought five-set match (23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 11-15).

Auburn rolls past Chattanooga in homecoming win

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 6

The Auburn Tigers improve to 10-0 for the fourth time in school history after defeating Chattanooga 62-24 Saturday afternoon in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Homecoming and senior day.

Bringing honor to the Plains

November 4

Lovelace Hall of Honor relocates to the Auburn Arena with sports memorabilia, interactive displays and a wider audience appeal