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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.

Tigers looking to progress in SEC Tournament with win over Arkansas

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | March 9

Auburn opens the SEC Tournament as a No. 7 seed and will face 10-seeded Arkansas in the second round of the tournament.

No. 11 Auburn claims 6-3 win over Jacksonville State after slow start

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | March 9

Auburn baseball improved its record to 10-1-1 after picking up a 6-3 win over Jacksonville State in its first true road game of the season.

No. 18 Tigers fall to Yellow Jackets after walk-off homer

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | March 8

Auburn suffered its third loss of the season after a walk-off home run by Georgia Tech ended the Tigers' hopes off a road win.

Vail, Allsup keep Blazers at bay as Auburn wins fifth straight

By Eva Bianco | Sports Writer | March 7

Behind commanding pitching performances by Tommy Vail and Chase Allsup, as well as Bryson Ware's seventh home run of the season, Auburn earned a 4-1 midweek win over UAB.

Broome, Green Jr. named to All-SEC Second Team

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | March 6

Auburn's Johni Broome and Wendell Green Jr. were named as All-SEC performers by the league's coaches, it was announced Monday.

Auburn completes sweep of Lipscomb at home

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | March 6

Auburn completed the sweep against Lipscomb Sunday afternoon thanks to a three-run home run from Bryson Ware late in the eighth inning.

Denver Bryant and Bri Ellis vs Bowling Green

Auburn ends Jane B. Moore Memorial with 8-0 win over Bowling Green

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | March 5

Led by Bri Ellis and Denver Bryant at the plate, Auburn closed out the Jane B. Moore Memorial with an 8-0 win over Bowling Green.

Irish's walk-off single gives Auburn comeback win over Lipscomb

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | March 5

Down 11-9 entering the eighth inning, Auburn scored three times in the final two frames to earn a comeback win over Lipscomb, capped off by a walk-off single from freshman Ike Irish.