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Tigers set to host Seattle in second round of NIT

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | March 21

No. 1 Auburn is continuing National Invitation Tournament (NIT) play this weekend, hosting No. 4 Seattle in Neville Arena. The Sunday night game will be the first matchup between the two schools in program history.

No. 5 Auburn scores three in ninth, walks off No. 2 Texas in opening game

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 20

No. 5 Auburn baseball took Game 1 of its three-game weekend series against No. 2 Texas on Friday night, 4-3, thanks to a strong pitching performance and a ninth-inning walk-off.

AUBURN, AL - MARCH 07 - Auburn's Bristol Carter (5) - #6 Auburn Tigers vs. Winthrop Eagles at Plainsman Park in Auburn, AL on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

No. 5 Auburn baseball prepares for tough weekend series against No. 2 Texas

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 20

Coming off its best win of the season on Tuesday, a 9-2 victory over the No. 3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Auburn Tigers baseball team will host its most important series of the early season as it takes on the No. 2 Texas Longhorns in a three-game home series this weekend.

AUBURN, ALA. - MARCH 08 - Auburn’s Joey Phillips during the match between the #19 Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Yarbrough Tennis Center in Auburn, AL on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

No. 4 Auburn women, No. 18 men tennis hit the road for top-25 tests

By Raegan Batten | Sports Writer | March 18

This weekend, Auburn No. 4 women's and No. 14 men's tennis teams will play across the country, against South Carolina on Thursday and Arkansas on Sunday.

AUBURN, AL - MARCH 18 - Auburn's Ma'Nia Womack (2) during the game between the #24 Auburn Tigers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo by Noelle Iglesias/Auburn Tigers

Tigers bounce back with midweek victory over Jacksonville State

By Gunner Norene | Sports Editor | March 18

Following its three-game sweep last weekend, Auburn softball bounced back on Wednesday night, defeating Jacksonville State 10-3.

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Auburn faces Jacksonville State at home for second straight in-state matchup

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | March 18

Following a strong showing on the road against South Alabama, Auburn (20-10, 2-4) will now face Jacksonville State (20-8, 5-1) in its second midweek matchup in a row during its break from conference play.

A softball player in an orange uniform with "AUBURN" written on it runs towards home plate, while a teammate in a striped outfit prepares to catch.

Aumua's commanding performance bulldozes past South Alabama

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | March 18

Auburn softball absolutely dominated and powered past South Alabama on Tuesday in an 11-2 run-rule victory at Jaguar Field. The 20-10 Tigers ended the game in the fifth inning thanks to a career offensive performance from Delaney Aumua.

Overton powers Auburn’s comeback win over South Alabama in NIT opener

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 18

After a rough first half in which it shot 25% from the field, Auburn recovered to earn a win in its opening National Invitation Tournament (NIT) matchup, defeating South Alabama 78-67.

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No. 5 Auburn rolls past No. 3 Georgia Tech in historic Plainsman Park showdown

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | March 17

In the highest-ranked matchup in Plainsman Park history, Auburn dismantled No. 3 Georgia Tech by a final score of 9-2 to extend its winning streak to double-digits behind explosive bats staying hot and dominant pitching throughout.

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No. 5 Auburn hosts No. 3 Georgia Tech in heavyweight showdown

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer | March 17

Coming off of their first SEC-opening road sweep since 2010, the Tigers’ 10-game win streak is on the line in what is set to be the highest-ranked matchup in Plainsman Park history.

Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton and Filip Jovic celebrate a defensive stop against Alabama on Feb. 7, 2026.

No. 1 seed Auburn set to host South Alabama in NIT opening round

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | March 16

Auburn is set to battle South Alabama in the opening round of the NIT.

NORMAN, OK - MARCH 15 - Auburn’s Abby Herndon (41) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the #6 Oklahoma Sooners at Love's Field in Norman, OK on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

Auburn softball swept by No. 4 Oklahoma

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | March 16

Auburn could not contain Oklahoma bats as they got swept by the Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma, and fell to 19-10 (2-4 in SEC play).

An Auburn swimmer competes in a freestyle event at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center on Feb. 4, 2023.

Swim & Dive shines to pave the way for a championship appearance

By Raegan Batten | Sports Writer | March 16

Auburn’s Swim & Dive team travelled east for the NCAA Zone B diving championships for an action-packed four-day tournament at Gabrielson Natatorium in Athens, Georgia. Two separate championships will be held for the men’s and women’s teams. The Women’s 2026 NCAA Swim & Dive Championships are expected to begin on March 18 at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta. 10 Auburn female athletes are expected to compete. The Men’s 2026 NCAA Championships occur at the same venue, later that week on March 25th, with the same number of athletes present as the women’s.

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Auburn named No. 1 overall seed in 2026 NIT

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | March 15

The Tigers have accepted a bid to play in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament for the first time since 2009.

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Auburn left out on Selection Sunday, misses NCAA Tournament for first time since 2021

By Gunner Norene | Sports Editor | March 15

After losing nine of its last 12 games to end the season, Auburn has missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.

A baseball player in a navy jersey with "Auburn" on it celebrates enthusiastically while standing on a dirt field.

Elite pitching powers No. 6 Auburn to sweep of Missouri in SEC opener

By Gunner Norene | Sports Editor | March 15

No. 6 Auburn kicked off SEC play with an impressive road sweep of Missouri.

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Strong individual performances highlight Auburn's senior night loss to Missouri

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | March 14

The No. 15 Auburn gymnastics team came up short Friday against No. 7 Missouri with a total of 196.7 on Senior Night at Neville Arena.

Bub Terrell celebrates Auburn's win against Nebraska on March 1, 2026.

No. 6 Auburn and Missouri put winning streaks on the line in SEC Opener

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | March 13

No. 6 Auburn and Missouri are set to put their winning streaks on the line this weekend as SEC play opens up.

Tigers hit the road to face No. 4 Oklahoma

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 13

After taking their first SEC series of the year, winning two out of their three matchups against a solid Kentucky team last weekend, the Auburn Tigers softball team will head up to Norman, Okla., this weekend to take on their toughest opponent of the season so far, the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners.

EUGENE, OR - JUNE 05 - Ja’Kobe Tharp during Day 1 of the NCAA D1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers.

Auburn track set for NCAA Championship run

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | March 13

As the indoor season comes to a close, the Auburn Tigers track and field team is set to send eight athletes to the NCAA Indoor Championship this Friday and Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.