Volleyball

Auburn sweeps Jackson State to begin season 2-0

By Jacob Waters | Sports Reporter | August 29

Rebekah Rath and Liz Reich led the way offensively for Auburn with a combined 39 kills to only four errors in a dominating performance. Head coach Brent Crouch believes that Rath’s form can continue to improve as the season progresses and the schedule gets tougher.

Auburn sweeps Tennessee Tech in season-opener

By Emily Porch | Sports Writer | August 28

“It feels good to be back and get the first one out of the way,” said volleyball head coach Brent Crouch. “They really settled down and took control of the match.”

Crouch: 'Now is the time to buy stock in Auburn volleyball'

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | August 26

“We are going to put on a show out there for folks,” Crouch said. “It’s going to be apparent probably early on, but certainly as the season goes on, I expect the team to do a lot better. We’re very excited about the future and this other recruiting class coming in 2022.”

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Auburn volleyball releases 2021 schedule

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | July 14

Heading into 2021, the Tigers have a reloaded roster and return to a regular fall schedule with nonconference opponents.

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Auburn volleyball cancels spring season

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 22

Auburn volleyball announced on Friday that it has canceled its spring season.

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SEC announces Auburn volleyball's spring schedule

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | December 21

Auburn volleyball will continue its season in the spring with eight more matches, the SEC announced Monday. The Tigers will get things started by hosting Texas A&M on Jan. 30.

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Auburn volleyball drops fall finale 3-0 to Tennessee

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | November 20

Auburn volleyball fell in three straight sets to Tennessee in the final match of its shortened fall season Thursday in Auburn Arena. Auburn volleyball will return to the court in the spring. The league office will announce final details on SEC spring volleyball at a later date.

Tatum Shipes (21) jumps to hit the ball during Auburn Volleyball vs. Michigan on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn volleyball runs out of stamina in loss to Tennessee

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 19

“I just think we have not figured out how to do it for long stretches," Crouch said. "There’s a period where we play well for seven or eight points, and then we’ll have seven or eight in a row that are not so good."

Auburn v. Mississippi State Volleyball Game

Auburn falls to No. 2 Kentucky in Sunday matchup

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 8

Auburn volleyball fell to No. 2 Kentucky in straight sets Sunday to finish up its road games for the season.

Auburn falls in three sets to second-ranked Kentucky

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | November 7

Auburn volleyball traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday to take on another top-five opponent. The Tigers found an offensive rhythm but lost in straight sets to the No. 2 ranked Kentucky Wildcats.

Auburn volleyball breaks program record in loss to South Carolina

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 30

Auburn took on South Carolina Thursday for the second match in a two-match series. The Tigers lost the match 3-1 but set a program record for the most blocks in four-sets with 17.

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Volleyball loses first match on the road against South Carolina

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 29

Auburn volleyball had its first road match of the 2020 season and fell short in a three-set sweep to South Carolina Wednesday. The Tigers will get another opportunity against South Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. CST.

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Volleyball sees improvement; ultimately swept by Florida on Thursday

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 23

For the second-straight night, Auburn volleyball fell in a three-set sweep to Florida on Thursday. However, Brent Crouch did notice improvements from the team. "It was a really nice step forward on the defensive side,” Crouch said.

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Auburn volleyball swept by Florida in season opener

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 22

As Auburn volleyball begins a new era under its new head coach, the Tigers showed that it will be a process, losing their season opener to No. 4 Florida in a three-set sweep.

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How Auburn volleyball navigated COVID

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 21

After a long-awaited debut, Auburn volleyball is set to begin its season this week after being postponed due to COVID-19. “The fact that we get to play is such a blessing, so I am glad that there are some things in place where we can do that safely,” said Crouch.

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Ahead of season debut, Auburn establishing new culture under new coach

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 21

“I think it’s entirely about getting them to understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and what the level needs to be at which we do it,” Crouch said in an interview with The Plainsman. The faster we can get that stuff in place, the faster the wins will come.”