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Auburn basketball 2016-17 SEC schedule announced

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn basketball opens its 18-game SEC schedule for the 2016-17 season prior to January for the first time in 28 years with a Dec. 29 home game vs. Georgia on ESPNU, the SEC announced on Tuesday.…

Earl named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) –  Junior Jesse Earl of the Auburn Volleyball team was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Earl, a libero from Indianapolis, Ind., helped guide the Tigers to a 3-1…

Auburn soccer falls to USC 2 nil

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – In a tightly-contested match at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Sunday night, No. 21 Auburn fell 2-0 to USC. The Tigers (3-3-0) mounted a bevy of attacks that led to 13 shots, including eight on target.…

Auburn goes 1-1 on day two of Active Ankle Challenge

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team finished the final day of the Active Ankle Challenge with a 1-1 record, falling to Santa Clara in the early afternoon and upsetting No. 21 Louisville Saturday night in the KFC Yum!…

Auburn soccer preps for USC Sunday night

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 21 Auburn soccer program will look to get back to its winning ways when it hosts USC on Sunday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex. The Tigers’ (3-2-0)…

Tigers sweep JSU Strut’s Opener

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– Auburn cross country got the 2016 season started with a sweep at the JSU Strut’s Opener on Friday, winning the men’s and women’s races.= The women scored 31 points behind a 1-2-3 finish from senior Veronica Eder,…

Malzahn and Pearl pledge $500k to scholarship campaign

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn University head football coach Gus Malzahn and head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl have come together to pledge $500,000 toward the campus-wide Because This is Auburn comprehensive campaign. Both coaches have structured their gifts to…

Cyclones blank Auburn 1 nil

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Despite registering 19 shots, No. 21 Auburn fell at home to Iowa State, 1-0, on Friday night. The Tigers (3-2-0) remained on the attack most of the match and held a massive advantage in shots over…

Auburn Athletics launches new, official mobile app

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -Auburn Athletics, FOX Sports College Properties and Hopscotch, a mobile-technology leader for sports and live events, released the new official mobile app of Auburn Athletics. It is free and available for immediate download on the App Store…

Soccer Tigers ready to host Cyclones Friday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – On the heels of a three-match winning streak, No. 21 Auburn plays host to Iowa State for a battle on the pitch Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex. The…

Tigers travel to Louisville for Active Ankle Challenge

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team is set to travel to Louisville, Ky., for the Active Ankle Challenge hosted by Louisville, Sept. 2-3. The two-day tournament will be played in the KFC Yum! Center. The Tigers (1-3) open…

SEC debuts new branding initiative with the Richards Group

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (sec.org) – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is launching its first branding campaign in collaboration with The Richards Group, the SEC’s agency of record. “It Just Means More,” a 60-second video, will air nationwide during SEC games, starting Thursday,…

Auburn sells out Clemson season-opener

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn Athletics ticket office has announced a sellout for Saturday’s football 2016 opener vs. Clemson at Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Game time is set for 8 p.m. CT on ESPN. REPLY BUY: Tickets that become available from…

Kirk Grand named swimming & diving assistant coach

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Kirk Grand, who has been the volunteer assistant coach for Auburn Swimming & Diving since 2013, has been elevated to a full-time assistant coach, head coach Brett Hawke announced on Wednesday. “Kirk has been a volunteer assistant…

Late spark surges Auburn to 3-2 win over Kennesaw State

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - After falling behind 2-1, the Auburn volleyball team put together a late comeback to defeat Kennesaw State, 3-2 (25-18, 21-25, 15-25, 28-26, 15-10), Tuesday night in Auburn Arena. "It was truly a hard-fought match," head coach…

10 New Enhancements to Auburn Football Gameday for 2016

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Each year, Auburn Athletics looks to raise the bar of the gameday experience for fans. Providing an enhanced gameday experience is a priority for all involved in Auburn Football. From concession improvements, to offering special experiences…

Auburn DB Stephen Roberts suspended for opener after arrest

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn defensive back Stephen Roberts won't play against No. 2 Clemson following his arrest on two misdemeanor charges. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday that Roberts is suspended for Saturday night's opener. After that, Malzahn says…

Auburn volleyball hosts Kennesaw State Tuesday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team welcomes Kennesaw State to Auburn Arena Tuesday for a mid-week, non-conference match. The Tigers (0-3) and the Owls (1-2) face off at 7 p.m. CT and admission is free. Tuesday's match will…

Offense shows up in 4-3 Auburn win over Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn produced its best offensive performance of the season in a 4-3 win at Samford on Sunday night. The Tigers (3-1-0) pushed their win streak to three with Kristen Dodson pacing the team with two goals.…

Auburn hits the road Sunday for Samford

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – No. 24 Auburn will look to continue its winning streak when it travels to Birmingham, Ala. for a battle with Samford. The Tigers (2-1-0) have posted back-to-back shutouts and will have the opportunity to continue the…

Auburn falls to Furman, Pacific to close War Eagle Invite

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team concluded the 2016 War Eagle Invitational with a pair of losses Saturday in Auburn Arena. The Tigers fell to Furman earlier in the day, 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16), and followed with…

Auburn DB Stephen Roberts arrested on misdemeanor charges

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn defensive back Stephen Roberts has been charged with attempting to elude an officer and possessing a firearm without a license. Auburn Police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said Friday that the 20-year-old Roberts was a passenger in…

Malzahn names Sean White starting QB against No. 2 Clemson

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Sean White is Auburn's starting quarterback in the opener against No. 2 Clemson. Coach Gus Malzahn proclaimed White the winner of the three-man race over Jeremy Johnson and junior college transfer John Franklin III after Thursday's…

Auburn Volleyball opens season with War Eagle Invitational

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team opens the 2016 season hosting the War Eagle Invitational in Auburn Arena, Aug. 26-27. The Tigers kick off the weekend with a 7 p.m. match against Georgia Tech in the season opener…

Auburn baseball reveals upcoming season's schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn baseball will play 36 home games in 2017 as part of a rigorous schedule head coach Butch Thompson announced Wednesday. “Excited to offer Auburn fans another 36 home games at Plainsman Park,” Thompson said. “They…

Clemson football with impermissible Face Time call

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Clemson's athletic department reported 15 violations to the NCAA in the past year, including three by the defending Atlantic Coast Conference football champions. The school released its infractions report Tuesday after an open records request by…

Tiger Talk returns to Thursday nights at Bob's Victory Grille

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Tiger Talk, the popular weekly radio show, returns to Thursday nights for the 2016-17 school year. The show, which begins at 6 p.m., will broadcast live from Bob's Victory Grille prior to home football games during…

Auburn men’s golf named GCAA All-Academic

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn men’s golf has been named a GCAA All-Academic team. The Tigers are one of a record 210 teams to earn the honor. To be eligible, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.…

Schell’s "Golden Goal" guides Auburn to OT win

MOBILE, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Courtney Schell fired a header into the top-right corner of the net to give No. 12 Auburn a 1-0 triumph in overtime at South Alabama on Sunday night. The golden goal was set up by Brooke…

Tiger booters ready for South Alabama

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 12 Auburn soccer team has its sights set on leveling its record with it travels to South Alabama for a non-conference road clash on Sunday. The ball is set to begin rolling at 6…

Auburn soccer's 2016 home season opener vs. Clemson

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - The No. 12 Auburn soccer program kicks off the 2016 athletics season when it plays host to No. 14 Clemson on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex. The Tigers…

Auburn’s Ben Schlottman ousted in U.S. Amateur round of 32

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn junior Ben Schlottman lost 3-and-1 to David Boote in the U.S. Amateur round of 32 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., on Thursday. Schlottman, an Advance, N.C., native, was 1-up through seven…

Auburn's Ben Schlottman advances to round of 32 at U.S. Amateur 

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Junior Ben Schlottman advanced to the round of 32 at the U.S. Amateur at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., defeating Mario Galiano of Spain 1-up on Wednesday in the round of 64. Schlottman began his day 2-down to Galiano after…

Auburn women’s hoops releases non-conference schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Six games against NCAA Tournament teams and trips to Savannah, Ga., and New Orleans highlight Auburn’s 2016-17 non-conference women’s basketball schedule, which was released today by head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy. The Tigers will play five home games…

Five Tigers on SEC women's soccer watch list

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Southeastern Conference unveiled its soccer coaches’ preseason list on Wednesday with five Auburn players selected as players to watch for the upcoming season. Kiana Clarke, Kristen Dodson, Sarah Le Beau, Brooke Ramsier and Casie Ramsier…

Auburn Volleyball slotted seventh in SEC preseason poll

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team was chosen to finish seventh in the Southeastern Conference in this season’s preseason coaches’ poll, the league announced Wednesday. The Tigers return all six starters plus libero from the 2015 team that…

Thomas finishes seventh in Olympic high jump final

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Former Auburn track and field athlete Donald Thomas finished in a tie for seventh place in the Olympic high jump final with a clearance at 7-feet, 6-inches (2.29m) on Tuesday at Olympic Stadium, in Rio de…

Uber Returns to Tuscaloosa and Auburn for Football Season

The ride-hailing service Uber plans to return to two Alabama cities this week as students return to college campuses. Local media report that city officials in Auburn and Tuscaloosa have approved ordinances in recent weeks that satisfy the company. Uber…

Stephanie Horner finishes 23rd in Marathon Swimming in Rio

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Stephanie Horner, who swam at Auburn from 2008-10, finished 23rd in Marathon Swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympics on Monday morning. Horner, representing Canada, competed in the Olympic Open Water 10K for the first time and was…

Auburn women's soccer notes for season opener

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -- Auburn opens the season ranked No. 12 and plays No. 14 Clemson to begin the 2016 campaign on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex. The Tigers were selected to finish third in the SEC,…

Former Auburn Head Football Coach to Speak in Elmore Co.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (www.waka.com) - Former Auburn Head Football coach, Pat Dye, is in the river region. Dye will be speaking at a barbecue dinner at the Elmore County Auburn Club tonight at 6:00pm. The Eagles from Auburn's Southeastern Raptor Center will…

Tiger RB's get plenty of touches in Saturday scrimmage

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -- Gus Malzahn said Saturday's scrimmage in Jordan-Hare Stadium was designed to develop depth, so he turned to running backs Kamryn Pettway, Kam Martin and Malik Miller to do it. Those three got a lot of work in…

Weather cancels Auburn, Mercer soccer exhibition

MACON, Ga. (auburntigers.com) – The final tune-up for the Auburn women’s soccer team came to a close after 57 minutes were played at Mercer on Saturday night. At the time of suspension, the Tigers held a 2-0 lead. Casie Ramsier…

Auburn's changing of the guard on sideline coverage

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – After 25 years roaming the sidelines for the Auburn Sports Network, former Tiger linebacker great Quentin Riggins is passing the mic to former Auburn and NFL standout running back Ronnie Brown. “Quentin has been a beloved…

Tigers' last tune-up Saturday in Macon

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn women’s soccer team will take to the field on Saturday night when it travels to Mercer for a road exhibition. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. in Macon, Ga. The two teams have met six…

Deuces wild in AU/UA Soccer exhibition

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – In its first action against an opponent this preseason, the Auburn women’s soccer team scored twice in a 2-2 stalemate with in-state foe Alabama on Thursday night. Ellie Leek and Taylor Troutman took care of the…

AU's women's soccer ranked 3rd in SEC preseason poll

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn University women’s soccer team was picked third in the Southeastern Conference’s annual preseason coaches’ poll, announced by the league office on Thursday. The Tigers received 141 points based on a point system ranging from…

Fmr Auburn hoops trio sign pro contracts

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Three former Auburn basketball players have signed professional contracts in Europe,  Cinmeon Bowers with Yalova of the Turkish Basketball League and KT Harrell with Mens Sana 1871 in SerieA2 in Italy. Last week, Kenny Gabriel signed a one-year $1 million contract with PBC Lokomotiv Kuban, a Russian professional basketball…

Ryan Lipman New Auburn Men’s Tennis Assistant

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Ryan Lipman will serve as assistant coach for the Auburn men's tennis program, head coach Bobby Reynolds announced today. The winningest player in Vanderbilt tennis history, Lipman served as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma…

Chierighini takes eighth in 100m free in Rio

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Marcelo Chierighini was sixth at the turn and finished eighth in the finals of the men’s 100m freestyle at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday night. Chierighini touched in 48.41 in what was his fifth 100m free of…

Auburn Sports Network affiliates announced

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Auburn Athletics and Auburn Sports Properties unveiled the Auburn Sports Network affiliates for the 2016-17 season. The 54-station network spans seven states - Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and South Carolina. Auburn fans will also…

Auburn lady booters face Alabama in Thursday exhibition

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – With over a week of practices in the books, Auburn is set to pit its talents against in-state foe Alabama in an exhibition contest on Thursday night. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at the Auburn…

AU's Marcelo Chierighini to swim for gold Wednesday night

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Marcelo Chierighini will swim for a medal in Rio on Wednesday night. Chierighini, who swam at Auburn from 2010-14 and is swimming for his native Brazil, qualified for the men’s 100m freestyle finals at the Rio Olympics…

Auburn hires Girton for Athletics Department COO post

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.conm) - Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Monday the hiring of Texas A&M University Deputy Athletics Director Marcy Girton to fill the position of Chief Operating Officer for the Auburn Athletics Department. “I am very excited to have…

4 Tigers qualify for the 116th U.S. Amateur

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s Matt Gilchrest, Graysen Huff, Ben Schlottman and Trace Crowe have qualified for the 116th U.S. Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., August 15-21. “It’s awesome to have four players in the…

2017 SEC/Big 12 Challenge TV schedule set

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (sec.org) – ESPN announced the television network designations and start times for the fourth annual Big 12/SEC Challenge Presented by Sonic on Monday. Seven of the 10 games will be televised on ESPN or ESPN2 and three games…

Auburn at TCU hoops SEC/Big 12 Challenge on ESPNU

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn at TCU in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge for men’s basketball will be televised on ESPNU at 5 pm CT on Jan. 28, 2017, it was announced Monday. It is the fourth consecutive season for the…

Auburn reveals Fan Day plan for August 14th

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -- The annual Auburn Fan Day will take place Sunday, August 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. CT behind the Auburn Athletics Complex in the Indoor Practice Facility and Watson Field House. Fan Day is presented by Golden Flake, Auburn…

Auburn’s Kenny Gabriel agrees to $1 million pro hoops contract

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Former Auburn star forward Kenny Gabriel has agreed to a one-year $1 million contract with PBC Lokomotiv Kuban, a Russian professional basketball team in the VTB United League and Euroleague. Gabriel, who played in this year’s…

Auburn dismisses top running back Jovon Robinson from team

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has dismissed top running back Jovon Robinson from the team. Malzahn said he made the move Wednesday before the Tigers' first practice of preseason camp. He says the team's top returning rusher…

Auburn Soccer opens 2016 campaign with #12 ranking

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn soccer program finished the 2015 season exactly where it will start 2016. The Tigers will open the upcoming campaign ranked at No. 12, according to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s (NSCAA) annual…

Corey Myers named Auburn's Associate Head Softball Coach

AUBURN, Ala.  (auburntigers.com) – A key component to the revitalization of the Auburn softball program, Corey Myers has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, announced head coach Clint Myers. Last year under the tutelage of Myers, the Tigers posted their…

Former Auburn ticket worker's lawsuit over firing dismissed

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Auburn athletics workers' lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully fired after raising questions about football ticket sales. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Matthew Davis' suit was dismissed…

SEC reveals Auburn Soccer, Volleyball TV schedules

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) –  The Southeastern Conference announced its SEC Network schedule for the 2016 soccer and volleyball seasons on Tuesday. The Auburn soccer team will make four appearances on SEC Network beginning with its first league match of the…

Court rejects appeal in Auburn football player slaying

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is refusing to reconsider its decision upholding the conviction of a man found guilty of killing two one-time Auburn University football players and a third person. The judges on Friday…

Clanton, Sanz competing at Women’s British Open

AUBURN, Ala.(auburntigers.com) – Former Auburn women’s golfers Cydney Clanton and Marta Sanz have qualified for this week’s Ricoh Women’s British Open, which runs Thursday through Sunday at Woburn Golf Club in England. A total of 16 spots were available in the…

Clemson's Deshaun Watson leads preseason all-ACC team

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Atlantic Coast Conference preseason player of the year Deshaun Watson leads 10 Clemson players on the preseason all-league team. The ACC announced the team Wednesday following a vote of 191 media members at last week's league…

Auburn, Kansas State to meet in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn women’s basketball team will travel to Manhattan, Kan., on Dec. 2 to face Kansas State as part of the 2016 SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The SEC and Big 12 announced the match-ups for the event Monday.…

Tiger TV time as Auburn takes over SEC Network Sunday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn Athletics Department is taking over the airwaves of the SEC Network for 24 hours beginning Saturday, July 23 at 11 p.m. CT until Sunday, July 24 at 10:59 p.m. CT. During that time, Auburn…

Auburn's Cooper voted Elite 90 Fan Favorite winner

INDIANAPOLIS (auburntigers.com)– Auburn softball standout Kasey Cooper was voted as the winner of the NCAA Elite 90 Fan Favorite contest, announced by the association on Thursday evening. The all-american infielder dominated the top portion throughout the competition and collected 38…

Ramsier tabbed to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Senior Casie Ramsier was named to the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List, it was announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) on Wednesday. The honor, which will be awarded at the conclusion…

Auburn women’s golf releases 2016-17 schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Nine regular-season tournaments – including five new events – highlight the 2016-17 Auburn women’s golf schedule, which was released Friday by head coach Melissa Luellen. “Coach (Andrew) Pratt and I are excited about our 2016-17 golf schedule…

Auburn Gymnastics reveals 2017 schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn gymnastics team is set to face a tough 2017 slate that features five meets against 2016 NCAA Championship competitors, head coach Jeff Graba announced Friday. “Our schedule is set to be the toughest in…

Hooshyar named Auburn Women's Tennis Associate Head Coach

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – After becoming the ITA National Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, Chris Hooshyar has been named Associate Head Coach for Auburn women’s tennis, head coach Lauren Spencer announced Thursday. “Words really can't describe how much Chris…

2016's SEC Media Days' student-athlete speakers revealed

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AlabamaNews.Net) -- Wednesday afternoon, communications officials from the Southeastern Conference revealed this year's student-athletes who will speak at the 2016 Media Days set to begin in Birmingham July 11th. The following list includes those expected to speak, along…

Kelli Murphy named WGCA All-American Scholar

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn sophomore Kelli Murphy was named an All-American Scholar by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association, the WGCA announced Tuesday. Murphy was one of 828 golfers nationwide to receive the recognition. She was also named to the SEC…

Auburn's 105 Student-Athletes on SEC Spring Honor Roll

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – A total of 105 Auburn student-athletes were named to the 2016 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Wednesday. Women’s track and field led the way with 29 selections, while the NCAA runner-up softball…

Auburn at the USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials Day 4 Recap

OMAHA, Neb. (auburntigers.com)– There were just three prelims events on the schedule on Wednesday morning at the USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Neb. Auburn had a representative swim in each of the men’s 100-meter freestyle, the women’s 200-meter…

Corey Maggard promoted to Auburn associate head men’s golf coach

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– Corey Maggard has been promoted to Auburn associate head men’s golf coach, head coach Nick Clinard announced on Wednesday. Maggard is entering his third season at Auburn as the Tigers had the fourth best NCAA Championship finish in…

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