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Comeback Kings: Auburn rallies past Michigan to reach Elite Eight

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | March 29

Auburn shrugs off early turnovers to power past Michigan with a furious second-half run. Pettiford sparks the comeback, Jones stays clutch, Broome dominates down low and the Tigers punch their ticket to the Elite Eight.

Eight Ain’t Enough: No. 1 Auburn one win from coveted Final Four berth

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 28

A game defining second-half run propels No. 1 Auburn to its third Elite Eight in program history, defeating No. 5 Michigan 78-65 in Atlanta.

Plainsman Picks: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 5 Michigan - Sweet 16

By Sports Staff | March 28

Here's what some of our sports staff has to say about the clash between the Tigers and Wolverines, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Writers' Roundtable: Can Auburn advance to the Elite Eight?

By Sports Staff | March 28

Our sports staff answered a few questions about the matchup inside of State Farm Arena between the Tigers and Wolverines tonight.

Inside The Locker Room: No. 1 Auburn prepares for Sweet 16 date with No. 5 Michigan

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 27

Take a look inside No. 1 seed Auburn's locker room as coaches and players previewed their Sweet 16 clash with No. 5 Michigan in Atlanta.

Everything Bruce Pearl said ahead of Sweet 16 matchup against No. 5 Michigan

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 27

Just over 24 hours from his second Sweet 16 contest at Auburn, head coach Bruce Pearl and his Tigers took to the podium Thursday afternoon inside of State Farm Arena ahead of the matchup with the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines.

Everything Dusty May said ahead of Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 Auburn

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 27

Dusty May and his No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines took to the podium Thursday inside of State Farm Arena to preview their matchup with No. 1 Auburn in Atlanta in just over 24 hours.

No. 11 Auburn looks to continue SEC success against No. 2 Georgia

By Emma Patton | Sports Writer | March 27

Backed by Ike Irish and Cooper McMurray, No. 11 Auburn baseball is set to face the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs at Foley Field this weekend.

Casey Mize pitches during Auburn vs. Vanderbilt baseball on Friday, May 4, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

From the Plains to the Big Leagues: Four former Auburn Tigers make Opening Day rosters

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | March 27

With Major League Baseball's Opening Day upon us, Auburn has four former Tigers represented on teams' day one rosters for the 2025 season.

Get To Know: No. 5 seed Michigan

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | March 26

As No. 1 seed Auburn prepares for its first Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2019, get to know their opponent: No. 5 seed Michigan.

Capital City Fireworks: Irish's bat leads No. 11 Auburn to 13-5 win

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 26

Ike Irish stayed hot at the plate to help No. 11 Auburn baseball take down the University of South Alabama 13-5 in a capital city showdown.

Everything to know from Larry Vickers' introductory press conference

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 25

Auburn women’s basketball has officially found its new head coach, as the Tigers held an introductory press conference for Larry Vickers following his arrival Monday afternoon.

Tigers unable to overcome Kentucky’s early surge in 6-0 defeat

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | March 24

No. 16 Auburn fell behind early and was unable to recover, suffering a 6-0 defeat to No. 24 Kentucky on Sunday at Kentucky Proud Park.

No. 23 Auburn softball comes up short in series finale at No. 2 Texas

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | March 24

No. 23 Auburn softball (21-11, 0-9) came out strong with a 2-0 lead in the first inning but No. 2 Texas (31-2, 5-1) overcame the deficit to overthrow the Tigers 13-2 at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Sunday.

Auburn names Larry Vickers women's basketball head coach

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 23

Larry Vickers, who led Norfolk State to unprecedented success, has been named Auburn’s head women’s basketball coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday.

Inside The Locker Room: No. 1 Auburn advances to Sweet 16, defeated No. 9 Creighton

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 22

Take a look inside of the victorious locker room as players and head coach Bruce Pearl talk about the Tigers’ latest tournament win.

Guard play leads the way in Auburn’s takedown of Creighton

By Logan Fowler | Sports Reporter | March 22

After a barrage of Bluejay threes in the early goings, No. 1 seed Auburn's backcourt fueled the Tigers' second-half surge their Round of 32 takedown of No. 9 seed Creighton.

Sweet momentum: Auburn outlasts Creighton, advances to second weekend

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | March 22

Auburn shook off a slow start and a barrage of Creighton 3-pointers to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019. Behind a dominant second half led by Chad Baker-Mazara and Tahaad Pettiford, the top-seeded Tigers pulled away for an 83-70 win, looking every bit the No. 1 team in the country when it mattered most.

Stats To Know: No. 1 Auburn takes down No. 9 Creighton 82-70

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 22

Check out the stats to know from Auburn’s latest tournament victory as Bruce Pearl and his squad march on after defeating No. 9 seed Creighton 82-70.

How Sweet It Is! No. 1 seed Auburn advances to first Sweet 16 since 2019

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | March 22

No. 1 seed Auburn pulled away after a back-and-forth first half to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2019, defeating Creighton 82-70 inside of Rupp Arena.