Sports

Knuckles dominate

By Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR | February 24

Elbows were thrown and tempers flared as Owens Mooseknuckles took down Cultural Diversity 71-41 Tuesday night in the Student Activities Center.Coming into the game with a 3-0 record, OMK fought hard from the start to set the tone for the rest of the game."We were facing a one-man team," said Mooseknuckle Austin Pierce, freshman in civil engineering.

Students 'Step' into Shape

By Nicole Emmett / WRITER | February 24

As spring break approaches, women continued to fill the Step and Pump class in the Student Act as they stepped, side-kicked and shoulder-pressed Monday evening.The 47 participants exercised intensely for an hour to upbeat music from Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Akon."It's time to think about something in your life that needs a kick," said Emily Quinn, instructor and freshman in fine art, as she lifted her leg high in the air.Quinn said she has seen an increase in the number of people working out in the Student Act since last year and that the high numbers have remained steady so far."There is usually a large crowd at the beginning of the year that fades around February," Quinn said.

Transitioning from Coliseum to Arena

By Crystal Cole / STAFF REPORTER | February 24

After 42 years of service, Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum will sound its buzzer for the last time Wednesday when the men host Mississippi State at 7 p.m.The coliseum opened its doors in 1969 and served as a multi-purposed building for the community.The first game was Jan.

Women's Golf places eighth

By Davis Potter / WRITER | February 24

The No. 3 Auburn Women's Golf team took its game west to open the spring season.The Tigers competed in the Arizona Wildcat Invitational in Tucson, Ariz., Monday and Tuesday at the Arizona National Golf Club.The field consisted of 16 teams, including 11 teams ranked in the Top 25, including No.

Pawlowski confident in 2010

By Jillian Clair/ Staff Writer | February 24

As he kicks off his second season as head coach of the Auburn baseball program, John Pawlowski said he has a solid team and looks forward to the days ahead.

Tim Puetz: team leader, Auburn man

By Ashley Marks / WRITER | February 24

Usingen, Germany, is a long way from Auburn, but the distance doesn't bother Auburn Men's Tennis junior Tim Puetz.Puetz is currently ranked with partner sophomore Alex Stamchev as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association No.

Auburn Women's Rugby club begins first spring play

By Patrick Dever / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 24

Auburn Rugby isn't limited to men this school year.The Auburn Women's Rugby club team is in its first spring season.There is no difference between the men's and women's game."We play 40 minutes, there are 15 players and same positions," said senior inside center Kelly McMullen.Last weekend, in its second game of the season, the club welcomed the women's rugby club from Middle Tennessee State University.Auburn won the game 34-0.

Water Polo makes a splash, hosts memorial tournament

By Abby Albright / Sports Editor | February 24

The Auburn Water Polo club invited 10 teams to participate in the 14th Annual Chris Young Memorial Tournament this weekend."The tournament seemed to be a success, a few of our hostesses helped run the table and make preparations for the tournament which was a huge help," said Patrick Gilday, club president and senior in software engineering.Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Emory, Dynamo, Tulane, Texas and an Auburn Alum team traveled to The Plains.Georgia was invited but pulled out at the last minute, leaving Auburn to fill its time slots.

The Auburn Softball team hosts Tiger Invitational

By Patrick Dever / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 23

The Auburn Softball team (7-3) hosted the Tiger Invitational this weekend at Jane B. Moore Field.Ohio University (2-7), the University of Nebraska (7-4), Central Michigan University (1-3) and the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (2-7) competed in the invitational along with the Tigers.

Auburn Drops SEC West Leader Arkansas 92-83.

By Jake Mastroianni / WRITER | February 21

The Auburn Tigers (13-14, 4-8 SEC) found a way to pull out a victory in a back-and-forth game against the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-13, 7-5 SEC)."I'm very proud of my team," said head coach Jeff Lebo. "We took the punch, got the lead and made some big plays in the second half and some big shots."

Senior guard Tay Waller attempts to dunk against Georgia last week. Philip Smith/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Basketball falls to Miss. State, braces for Florida

By Anna Schierholz / WRITER | February 18

The men's basketball team is preparing for its game against the Florida Gators tonight after losing a heartbreaker to Mississippi State in overtime Saturday.Though the Tigers led 38-35 at the half, they were outscored by the Bulldogs 11-1 in overtime, falling 85-75 for their seventh SEC loss.

Swinging into season

By Jake Mastroianni / WRITER | February 18

As the calendar moves closer to spring and the hope of warm weather begins, the smell of fresh hot dogs along with the cracking sound of aluminum bats lets fans know that it's that time of year again. The Auburn University Baseball team will be taking the field for the first time this season with a three game series against Southeastern Missouri starting Friday at 3p.m.

Men's Lacrosse club hosts UT, EMU

By Patrick Dever / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 18

The fastest growing sport in the nation has a home in Auburn.The Auburn University club lacrosse team is hosting the University of Tennessee tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Pump up the work out

By Nick Van Der Liden / WRITER | February 18

For those who want to mix up their workout routine, Auburn's Campus Recreation Department has introduced Turbo Jam within the lifetime and fitness program to better fit the workout needs of students."We try something new every semester, and this semester is Turbo Jam," said fitness coordinator Pamela Wiggins.Although Turbo Jam helps tone the body, it is mainly a cardiovascular exercise with many styles of kicks to work out both upper and lower body as well as add variety to your workout."It's a great way to stay in shape and have fun," said group fitness instructor Megan Steele.

The Yellows fight to hold 2009 title

By Abby Albright / Sports Editor | February 18

When Anna Lane started The Yellows, then The Oranges, her freshman year she had no idea they would be so successful at intramural basketball.Lane, junior in health administration, recruited friends she played basketball with at Grissom High School in Hunstville to join the team.The Oranges, a member of the women's independent intramural basketball league, earned the title of 2009 women's intramural champions and then went on to beat the sorority league champions."I started the team when I was a freshman and now people ask to be on the team and it gets kind of hard because you can't have too many people because of playing time," Lane said.The Yellows, who remain undefeated, beat ACF 5 4211 with 6:50 left in the second half when the 30-point-lead mercy rule was enforced."Most of the teams we've played were Christian Centers so they're all nice about it," Lane said.Their success has not gone unnoticed by friends and basketball enthusiasts.The Yellows had the biggest fan section of all of the women's intramural teams playing Monday.Adam Fox, junior in physics, said he comes to all of The Yellow's games to support his girlfriend, Lane.Lane's friends usually recruit a big crowd to come."I came to support my friend Anna who played basketball in high school," said Britney Kelley, senior in psychology.

AU Women's basketball drops one to No. 23 LSU

By Crystal Cole / STAFF REPORTER | February 18

Unresolved offensive troubles cost the women's basketball team (12-14, 3-10 SEC) another game as it fell to No.

Coaching with the family

By Crystal Cole / STAFF WRITER | February 18

During her 11-year coaching career at Auburn, gymnastics associate head coach Rachelle Thompson has coached some of the highest scoring Tigers, all while wearing five-inch heels.Thompson competed at the collegiate level for LSU.

Sandusky off the mat

By Crystal Cole / STAFF WRITER | February 18

Allyson Sandusky used gymnastics as a way to balance out living with four brothers when she was younger, but now she is using her talent to win awards.The sophomore was recently named SEC Gymnast of the Week, the first gymnast for Auburn to receive the award this year."It's an awesome feeling for Auburn to be recognized and for me to be recognized," Sandusky said.When Sandusky was younger and growing up in Brookeville, Md., she played on the monkey bars often.Her mother put her into a gym to try and get her to learn safety skills.

Gymnastics tops Kentucky

By Crystal Cole / STAFF REPORTER | February 18

The Auburn Gymnastics team (2-4, 2-3 SEC) missed the snow Friday for an away meet at Kentucky (14, 3-4 SEC) and came away with its second win of the season 196.400-195.425.The Tigers had their best floor performance of the season to seal the win.

Softball wins in Ariz.

By Blake Hamilton / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | February 18

The Auburn Softball team dished out two grand slams last weekend at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz., last week, beating Texas Tech, Notre Dame and Wisconsin.