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Senior running back Mario Fannin pushes through Arkansas' defense during Saturday's win. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Bayou Bengals return to the Plains

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

An improved secondary and fewer penalties are what it's going to take to take down LSU.The Bayou Bengals of LSU visit Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday, entering as the only other undefeated SEC school.

Tiger Bowl XLIV

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

After scoring 65 of the record 108 combined points in a nonovertime SEC game, the Tigers will face conference foe LSU.Both teams enter the game with identical records of 7-0 overall and 4-0 in conference play and are the only two unbeaten teams in the SEC.

Auburn swim and dive starts off with a splash

By Corey Good / WRITER | October 21

The Auburn football team isn't the only team with championship aspirations this season.The Auburn swim and dive team has won 14 straight SEC titles and is working on its 15th.

Tennis serves it up at ITA

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | October 21

The men's tennis team will compete in the ITA Southern Regional Championships this weekend.The team will travel to Tuscaloosa to compete against the University of Alabama.

Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen balances a ball on his nose at the opening of the Auburn Arena. (Photos by Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Barkley, Globetrotters draw crowd at Arena opening

By Erik Yabor / WRITER | October 21

The new Auburn Arena scored with those who attended its grand opening Oct. 15.Auburn men's basketball great Charles Barkley called the opening of the arena "a celebration for Auburn" and expressed his fascination for the building itself.

Sophomore midfielder Ana Cate defends the ball from Ole Miss junior Kendyl Mygatt. (Katie Shelton / Photo Staff)

Soccer team kicks into high gear

By Alison McFerrin / WRITER | October 21

Auburn's soccer team returns home after two tie games for an SEC matchup against Tennessee

Sophomore set/driver Chris Rutledge looks to pass past freshman defender Zach Galvin in team practice Tuesday. (Charlie Timberlake / Assistant Photo Editor)

Water polo embodies team camaraderie

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 21

When it comes to closeness among teammates, Auburn water polo makes quite the splash.The seven men on the team compete across the Southeast each fall, helping each other outside of practice, as well as during.

Chizik talks Tiger showdown at weekly press conference

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

Coach Gene Chizik talked strategy about the upcoming LSU game at his weekly press conference Tuesday morning."This is one of those games that as a college athlete you love playing," Chizik said. "So it should be a lot of fun."

Football practice update

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

After taking the day off Monday, the No. 5 Auburn football team continued preparations for Saturday's game against the No. 6 Louisiana State University Tigers.

Football team look for defensive improvements at Sunday practice

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 17

The No. 5 Auburn Tigers attempt to improve defensively after giving up 43 points in Saturday's win over Arkansas.

Peyton Williams of Boaz in his football uniform. (Contributed)

Boaz loses beloved son

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

Peyton Williams, 13, died in a car accident following the Louisiana-Monroe football game Oct. 2

Horsing around with MVP McAlary

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | October 14

Maggie McAlary uses jokes and hard work to inspire the equestrian team to strive for victory.The junior in communications was named USHSA Rider of the Year in 2009 and finished last season with three MVPs.

Auburn's Rasheem Barrett is intentionally fouled by Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn in the first half of the NIT Baylor game on March 24, 2009. Baylor won 74-72. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Barbee looks for toughness in 'scrappy' young team

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOREDITOR | October 14

Coach Tony Barbee and the Auburn basketball team are preparing for the opening of the new arena and are ready to start a new era.

Jessica Rightmer, sophomore midfielder/forward, attempts a shot against Florida Sunday. (Charlie Timberlake / Assistant Photo Editor)

Soccer travels to Nashville

By Corey Good / WRITER | October 14

After one conference victory at home, the women's soccer team will hit the road to try for two more.

Pelva crucial to tennis success

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 14

Gabor Zoltan Pelva is in his fifth season with men's tennis at Auburn, and now he can add the title of associate head coach to his list of accomplishments.

Going hog wild

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

Auburn hopes to remain unbeaten as Arkansas comes to town with its strong defense and junior quarterback Ryan Mallett

Heading back to the stables

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | October 14

Equestrian team returns to action Nov. 5 against Texas A&M, TCU and SMU after a four-week break from competing

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Auburn to host AHSAA football finals

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

All roads lead to Auburn.

How to serve Gator

By Jeremy Gerrard / WRITER | October 14

The 14-6 women's volleyball team prepares to travel to Gainsville to square off against No. 1 Florida

Tigers face Hogs, tough schedule

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 14

The Auburn Tigers return to the Plains after yet another close win.The Tigers have now won four games by single digits this season after defeating Kentucky 37-34.