Sports

Auburn takes on Arkansas to open SEC play

By Donavan Weaver | Sports Writer | March 17

After a comeback, 12-inning win over Georgia Tech, Auburn opens SEC play on Friday as the Tigers face No. 6 Arkansas.

Tigers learning new system under Freeze ahead of spring game

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | March 17

D.J. James, Jeremiah Wright and Luke Deal met with the media on Wednesday to recap how spring practice has gone so far and share some expectations for the 2023 season.

Auburn hosts Tulane in first WNIT appearance since 2014

By Amanda Davidson | Sports Writer | March 17

Auburn hosts Tulane in the first round of the WNIT, marking the first time Auburn women's basketball is playing in the postseason beyond the SEC Tournament since 2019.

Auburn defeats Iowa in NCAA Tournament opener, advances to second round

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | March 16

In Auburn's NCAA Tournament opener, six Tigers reached double figures as the Tigers defeated Iowa 83-75 to advance to the second round.

Auburn softball faces tough competition in weekend tournament

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | March 16

After nearly a week-long break from playing, Auburn softball returns to the diamond to face Weber State, Northwestern and Oklahoma in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Classic.

Plainsman's Choice Nominations 2023

By Plainsman Staff | March 16

It's that time again, Auburn. Vote below for your best-of for each category. One answer for each category. The following week The Plainsman will release another form to vote for the winner for each category.

Auburn opens NCAA Tournament against formidable Iowa offense

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | March 16

Just two hours from home, Auburn is set to open its 2023 NCAA Tournament against Iowa, which boasts the nation's 18th-rated scoring offense.

Auburn defeats Georgia Tech in comeback fashion after 12 innings

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | March 15

Auburn roared back from seven runs down to defeat Georgia Tech 12-11 in extra innings.

Bruce Pearl MBB NCAA T second-round presser smile

Auburn selected as 9 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face Iowa in first round

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | March 12

For the 12th time in program history, Auburn will appear in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers were selected as a 9-seed in the Midwest Region and will face 8th-seeded Iowa in Birmingham in the first round.

Auburn drops both games against Georgia, loses series

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | March 11

Auburn dropped both games of its doubleheader against Georgia on Saturday, with one loss coming off a walk-off home run, to lose the series.

Auburn runs thin on pitching in doubleheader loss to Southeastern Louisiana

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 11

Auburn's bullpen ran thin as the Tigers lost both games of a doubleheader to Southeastern Louisiana, giving Auburn its first series loss of the season.

Auburn finishes its last home meet with multiple career highs

By Lily Stewart | Operations Editor | March 11

Auburn's 2023 regular season ended on a high note as the Tigers took down Penn State 197.600-197.025 on Senior Night.

Garcia and No. 21 Tigers slug their way to win over No. 19 Georgia

By Emily Porch | Sports Writer | March 11

Auburn opened SEC play with a comeback 6-5 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs led by three different Tigers hitting a home run.

Auburn takes on Penn State in final home meet

By Lily Stewart | Operations Editor | March 10

Auburn faces Penn State in its final home meet of the season, but will be without its star Suni Lee.

No. 18 Tigers to open SEC slate in Athens against No. 19 Bulldogs

By Emily Porch | Sports Writer | March 10

Auburn opens SEC play on the road this weekend as the Tigers travel to Athens, Georgia, to face the No. 19 Georgia Bulldogs.

No. 11 Auburn ready for last non-conference series against SELA

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | March 10

Auburn is back at home on Friday for its final non-conference series of the season as the Tigers host Southeastern Louisiana.

Auburn's rally falls short in SEC Tournament loss to Arkansas

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

Despite coming back from a 15-point deficit, Auburn was unable to finish off Arkansas, falling 76-73 in the SEC Tournament for its ninth single-digit loss of the season.