The Tigers erased a 10-point deficit late in the game behind a career-high 19 points scored by A’riel Jackson, but ultimately fell to No. 16 Oklahoma 72-65 on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Neville Arena.
Auburn junior Josiah Gilbert earned his second trophy of the fall with a low-medalist performance at the Clerico, leading the No. 16 Tigers to their first team title of the season with an 8-over showing at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Auburn softball delivered an impressive weekend performance, winning three games over Chipola, Northwest Florida State, and Georgia Southern. Over the series, the Tigers had a combined 48 runs, holding their opponents to a total of three, showcasing their depth both in offense and the pitching staff.
Sophomore Lauren Dreves impressed with a career-best 19 kills in a remarkable four-set battle. Auburn (11-3, 2-1) went head-to-head with Florida (7-5, 2-1) Friday night inside Exactech Arena but fell in a hard-fought match, 3-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-18, 26-24).
Auburn soccer struck hard Sunday night in an unfavorable on-the-road environment as the Tigers (5-2-3, 1-0-2) went head-to-head with No. 12 Mississippi State (7-1-1, 2-0-1) and left with a 1-1 draw and one point toward their conference standings at the MSU Soccer Field.
Auburn hosts Jackson State in its second home match of the 2025 season on Friday night at Neville Arena. The matchup provides both teams with an opportunity to improve their early-season records.
Auburn soccer put up a tough fight with No. 11 BYU amidst an intimidating crowd of 4,300, but was unable to find the back of the net as the Tigers (2-2-1) eventually were edged out by the Cougars (3-0-1) 2-0 Friday night at South Field.
