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Auburn at the USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials Day 3 Recap

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn had just three swims during Tuesday’s action at the USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Neb. Jessica Merritt, an incoming freshman from Huntersville, N.C., swam the prelims of the women’s 200-meter freestyle. She clocked a…

Auburn's Bruce Pearl on passing of Pat Summitt

On what the biggest thing was he learned from Pat Summitt... "Pat Summitt saw things in people that they did not see in themselves. Pat Summitt never apologized to any one of her players for expecting the most out of…

Ciampi reacts to passing of Pat Summitt

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -- “Pat Summitt is without a doubt the most iconic and important figure in the history of women’s basketball. Pat set the benchmark for all coaches to attain because of her passion and desire to win on and…

3 Tiger tankers advance in Olympic swim trials

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Zane Grothe, Micah Lawrence and Annie Lazor each advanced to the semifinals of their respective events on Tuesday at the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha. Grothe would finish 16th in the 200-meter freestyle while Lazor and…

Auburn football to face Penn State in 2021 and 2022

AUBURN, Ala.(auburntigers.com) —The Auburn football team will play a home-and-home series with Penn State in 2021 and 2022, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Monday. Auburn will travel to State College, Pa., to face Penn State in Beaver Stadium on Sept.…

Auburn hires Bobby Reynolds as men's tennis coach

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Possessing tremendous experience in professional and collegiate tennis, Bobby Reynolds has been named head men's tennis coach at Auburn University, athletics director Jay Jacobs announced today. "It's exciting that someone of Coach Reynolds' extensive professional experience…

Blair McFarlin to Participate at the NRHA Derby

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Rising sophomore Blair McFarlin of the Auburn equestrian team is set to compete in the Collegiate Reining Championship as part of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby, June 30, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma…

Auburn’s Michael Johnson named First Team All-American

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Former Auburn senior Michael Johnson has been named a Golfweek first-team All-American and a PING second-team All-American following a sensational senior campaign that saw him win a school record three tournaments and break the single season…

Auburn’s Horace Spencer has successful meniscus surgery

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn sophomore Horace Spencer’s surgery on his left meniscus was successful. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jesse Pace at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City on June 14. “It was a tough break for…

Auburn Volleyball announces 2016 schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– The 2016 Auburn volleyball squad is slated to take on a challenging schedule that includes eight NCAA Tournament participants and two home tournaments, head coach Rick Nold announced Wednesday. Auburn returns five of its six starters and…

SEC names Ben Oldham coordinator of football replay

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference has named Ben Oldham as the coordinator of football replay for the 2016 football season. Oldham is filing a new position and will report to SEC coordinator of football officials Steve Shaw. He…

Lazeroff advances to platform finals at USA Team Trials

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Scott Lazeroff will dive for a spot on the USA Olympic Team on Sunday. The Auburn rising sophomore scored a 671.10 on Tuesday and stands in 11th after the platform semifinals at the 2016 USA Diving Team…

Auburn's Tyler Harris, Cinmeon Bowers NBA Draft workouts

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Auburn's Tyler Harris and Cinmeon Bowers have been participating in NBA pre-Draft workouts for the past month in preparation for Thursday's NBA Draft on ESPN at 6:30 pm C.T. Harris will have visited with 10 teams.…

Lazeroff set to being Olympic Diving Trials on Tuesday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Scott Lazeroff, who finished third on the platform at this past season’s NCAA Championships, will try to earn a spot on the United States Olympic team beginning on Tuesday at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at…

SEC reveals 2015-16 Sportsmanship Award winners

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (secsports.com) – Leonard Fournette of the LSU football team, Lloydricia Cameron of the Florida track & field team and the Kentucky Volleyball team and support staff are recipients of the ninth-annual Southeastern Conference Sportsmanship Awards, the league office announced…

Anfernee Grier named D1 Baseball All-American

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn junior outfielder Anfernee Grier picked up his third All-America honor when he was named a third-team All-American by D1 Baseball on Thursday. Grier, who was selected No. 39 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the…

Diamondbacks sign top draft pick Anfernee Grier

PHOENIX (dbacks.com) -- The D-backs have signed supplemental first-round pick Anfernee Grier for $1.5 million, the club announced Wednesday. Grier was at Chase Field on Wednesday afternoon for Arizona's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. After watching the game from a…

Anfernee Grier named NBCWA All-American

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn junior outfielder Anfernee Grier was named a third-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Wednesday. Grier, who was selected No. 39 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2016 MLB…

Ex-Auburn back Roc Thomas transfers to Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Former Auburn tailback Roc Thomas is transferring to Jacksonville State. A onetime prized recruit, Thomas played for Gamecocks coach John Grass at nearby Oxford High School. Jacksonville State said Monday that Thomas has signed a financial…

Khady Dieng playing for spot on Senegal national team

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– Auburn women’s basketball rising senior Khady Dieng is competing for a spot on the Senegal women’s national team as tryouts began this week. Dieng, a native of Dakar, Senegal, is in her home country for the summer. Tryouts…

Auburn soccer announces challenging 2016 schedule

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Fresh off of the first Sweet 16 appearance in program history, the Auburn soccer team will face a challenging schedule this fall as it faces eight NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago. “We are excited about…

Johnson claims fifth in men’s triple jump at NCAAs

EUGENE, Ore.(auburntigers.com) —Senior Shawn Johnson claimed fifth in the men’s triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships at historic Haward Field Friday. Johnson earned his second outdoor All-America honors and became Auburn’s highest finisher in the event since Leevan Sands…

AU's Joshua Palacios drafted in 4th round by Toronto

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Junior outfielder Joshua Palacios was drafted in the fourth round (No. 132 overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft.   A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Palacios batted .385 in 34…

Anfernee Grier selected 39th overall by Arizona in 2016 MLB Draft

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn junior outfielder Anfernee Grier was selected 39th overall Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the compensation A round of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft. “Anfernee is a homegrown talent from right down the road in…

Auburn's Muzaric earns All-America honors at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. (auburntigers.com) —Senior Valentina Muzaric, competing in her third and final NCAA Outdoor Championships finished 10th in the shot put, garnering her third All-America honors in the event. One spot shy of making finals, Muzaric’s best throw of the…

MVP Newton says he's 'putting aside' the dab next season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers quarterback Cam Newton says he's done with the dab. The NFL's Most Valuable Player is moving on from the touchdown celebration he performed last season that became popular across the country. Newton talked about his…

Auburn's Krickovic 2nd team Academic All-America

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Auburn senior Marko Krickovic of men's tennis was named second team at-large CoSIDA Academic All-America on Thursday, the first Auburn men's tennis player ever honored nationally by the program. Krickovic was one of 10 male student-athletes…

Panthers' Cam Newton named ASWA pro athlete of year

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be named Alabama Sports Writers Association's professional athlete of the year. The former Auburn quarterback will receive the honor at the ASWA awards banquet Sunday night in Birmingham. Newton beat…

Jane B. Moore Field to host WCWS viewing party

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn Athletics Department will open Jane B. Moore Field to host a viewing party for the championship series of the Women’s College World Series. The series will be shown on the video board. Parking will…

Auburn rallies, beats Georgia 4-3 in WCWS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Auburn scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to beat Georgia 4-3 on Saturday in the Women's College World Series. The Tigers (56-10) need one win to advance to the championship series. Georgia…

SEC baseball tourney remains in Hoover at least through 2017

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - The Southeastern Conference baseball tournament is staying at the Hoover Met at least through 2017. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced the decision on Friday to remain in the stadium that's hosted the tournament for 19 years.…

Rain washes out night play at Women's College World Series

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Rain suspended the Oklahoma-Alabama game Thursday night at the Women's College World Series after the top of the second inning and forced the postponement of the scheduled late game between LSU and Michigan. An opening-day downpour…

Rhodes leads Auburn past UCLA 10-3 in WCWS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jade Rhodes had three hits and scored twice to help Auburn beat UCLA 10-3 on Thursday on the opening day of action at the Women's College World Series. Auburn scored five runs on just one hit…

Auburn football ticket pre-sale set for June 6

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) -- General public season tickets for the 2016 season will go on sale on June 8, but to reward the loyalty of past season ticket holders and mini-plan purchasers, a presale for 2016 Auburn football season tickets…

Burgmans and Michaud earn ITA All-American honors

AUBURN, Ala. – After a strong 2016 season, Pleun Burgmans and Alizee Michaud finished the season ranked ninth in the final Oracle/ITA rankings, which is the highest finish for a doubles team in Auburn women’s tennis history. The duo was…

AU's Anfernee Grier named Golden Spikes semifinalist

DURHAM, N.C.(auburntigers.com) – Auburn outfielder Anfernee Grier has been named one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 Golden Spikes Award presented by USA Baseball, the organization announced on Wednesday.   An All-SEC selection, Grier batted .366 on the season with 12…

Auburn men’s golf to open NCAA Championship play

EUGENE, Ore. (auburntigers.com) – No. 9 Auburn men’s golf begins play in the 120th NCAA Championship Friday through June 1 at the par70, 7014-yard Eugene (Ore.) Country Club. The Tigers play a practice round Thursday. First-team All-SEC, Ben Hogan Award…

Auburn's RB Roc Thomas set to transfer to Jacksonville State

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AlabamaNews.Net) -- Auburn is set to lose another football player by way of transfer. Thursday morning on the Cole Cubelic radio show, Jay Tate of auburnsports.com told the host that "Roc Thomas is apparently on his way to Jacksonville…

Ex-Auburn baseball coach sues seeking $1 million buyout

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Former Auburn baseball coach Sunny Golloway has filed suit in federal court seeking payment of his $1 million buyout. Golloway sued the university board of trustees, athletic director Jay Jacobs and other athletic officials on Tuesday…

Auburn defensive back Tim Irvin announces transfer

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn defensive back Tim Irvin is transferring to another school. Irvin announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday, saying: "It was a great journey but it will be better for me to pursue my journey elsewhere."…

Auburn hoops to play at TCU in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn Basketball will appear in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge for the fourth consecutive season when it plays at TCU on Jan. 28, 2017. The fourth annual event matches all 10 of the Big 12 members against…

Auburn legend Tommy Lorino passes away

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AlabamaNews.Net) Monday afternoon, Auburn University announced the passing of former legendary football player Tommy Lorino. Lorino is said to have died Sunday at his Panama City home, a cause of death has yet to be revealed by…

Tigers' Anfernee Grier named to All-SEC, Defensive teams

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn junior outfielder Anfernee Grier was named to the All-SEC second team and the All-Defensive team the league office announced Monday. “I’ve been impressed with Anfernee since day one,” Auburn head coach Butch Thompson said. “How…

Auburn survives Gamecocks' softball scare 2-1

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) — Rachael Walters come out of the bullpen with her strike out pitch in overdrive, and Carlee Wallace drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh to lead Auburn to a 2-1 victory…

Auburn soccer camps getting ready to kick off

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Time is running short but spaces remain in the 2016 Auburn Soccer summer camps, which are held throughout June and July at the Auburn Soccer Complex and are run by the Auburn soccer staff. Led by head…

AU's women’s tennis ends season in the Sweet 16

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – No. 11 Auburn women’s tennis fell to No. 6 Vanderbilt, 4-0 in the NCAA Championships Round of 16, ending a historic season. After taking the first point in the first match against Vanderbilt on Apr. 15,…

Five Tigers earn NFCA All-Region Honors

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Five Tigers have been named to the NFCA All Region team the organization announced on Thursday afternoon. Emily Carosone, Kasey Cooper and Tiffany Howard all earned first-team honors while Jade Rhodes and Carlee Wallace picked up…

AU's Cooper snags espnW's softball POTY

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s Kasey Cooper has been named the espnW's softball player of the year. "It's a humbling honor,” Cooper said. “I’m so proud and appreciative of everything this year especially this national honor. But its not without…

Weather forces Vanderbilt schedule adjustments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (auburntigers.com) – Due to forecasted inclement weather on Friday in Nashville, Auburn and Vanderbilt will now play a split doubleheader Thursday, no game Friday and a single game Saturday at Hawkins Field. Thursday’s doubleheader will begin at 2…

Auburn women's tennis to face Vanderbilt in Sweet 16

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– No. 11 Auburn women’s tennis will travel to Tulsa, Okla. for it’s first trip to the Sweet 16 in school history on Thursday as the Tigers will face off against No. 6 Vanderbilt a 9 a.m. CT.…

Tide of college football concussion lawsuits begins

NEW YORK (AP) - As many as 50 class-action lawsuits contesting how the NCAA, major college football conferences or individual schools handled concussions will be filed in the coming months by former players seeking damages for lingering brain injuries and…

Buentello drives in two, Auburn defeats UAB 4-1

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Niko Buentello had two RBI and Daniel Sprinkle pitched 5.1 scoreless as Auburn baseball defeated UAB 4-1 Tuesday at Plainsman Park. “I am proud of Daniel Sprinkle tonight. It was good for him to pitch so…

Auburn hoops signs Presbyterian transfer DeSean Murray

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Big South Conference leading scorer and two-time all-conference selection DeSean Murray, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound forward from Presbyterian College, will transfer to Auburn University and play basketball with two years of eligibility remaining after redshirting this upcoming…

Johnson leads Tigers in NCAA Regional first round

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – First-team All-SEC Michael Johnson fired a 3-under 69 to lead No. 8 Auburn in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional first round at Ol’ Colony Golf Course on Monday. The Tigers are in sixth, two shots off the…

#4 seed Auburn preps to host NCAA Regional

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The NCAA Selection committee named Auburn a No. 4 seed for the second straight year and the Tigers will host throughout their postseason run to the 2016 Women’s College World Series. The Tigers welcome Oregon State,…

Tigers drop Miss State opener 4-0

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Jackson Burgreen extended his reached base streak to 20 games, but Auburn baseball fell to No. 4 Mississippi State 4-0 on Friday at Plainsman Park. “I thought (Hudson) was on and I thought it was a…

Auburn releases contracts of 5 new assistants

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - New Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will make at least $3.6 million over the next three years. Auburn released contract details for Steele and the other four new assistants Friday. Steele, who left the same job…

Auburn women’s tennis advances to NCAA's 2nd round

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – No. 11 Auburn women’s tennis defeated Alcorn State 4-0 to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the third year under head coach Lauren Spencer. “We knew there was going to be a…

Auburn men’s golf opens NCAA Regional play Monday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 8 Auburn men’s golf team opens play in the NCAA Tuscaloosa, Ala., Regional at Ol’ Colony Golf Complex Monday through Wednesday. The Tigers are the No. 2 seed in the 13-team field that has…

Kennesaw State upsets Plainsmen 7-3

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Izaac Yarbrough pitched three scoreless innings in relief and Jackson Burgreen reached base for the 18th consecutive game, but Auburn baseball came up short 7-3 to Kennesaw State on Wednesday at Plainsman Park. “This wasn’t a…

Auburn women's tennis opens NCAA tourney vs. Alcorn State

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – No. 11 Auburn women’s tennis is set to face off against Alcorn State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 2 p.m. at Yarbrough Tennis Center. This is the fourth straight year…

Gabe Gross recognized as Auburn’s SEC Baseball Legend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Former Auburn All-American outfielder Gabe Gross has been named Auburn’s 2016 SEC Baseball Legend the Southeastern Conference announced on Tuesday. Gross was a three-year starter in the Auburn outfield from 1999-2001. A career .375 hitter, he…

Shamsid-Deen, Reed end Auburn basketball careers

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s Tahj Shamsid-Deen has ended his basketball career while Trayvon Reed will not return, head coach Bruce Pearl announced on Friday. Shamsid-Deen played in only five games this past season because of injury as he separated…

Auburn announces Eric Shore's retirement

AUBURN, Ala (auburntigers.com) —Eric Shore, who has served as Auburn’s men’s tennis coach the last 26 seasons, is retiring announced Athletics Director Jay Jacobs. The winningest coach in the program’s history, Shore compiled a 359-293 record. He will assist with…

AU's Brooks bound for Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

BIRMINGHAM, Ala  (ashof.com)  – The former Auburn running back James Brooks will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 21, 2016. A native of Warner Robins, GA, Brooks was selected…

Weather cancels Monday's AU/TN softball game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (auburntigers.com) – Monday’s series finale between No. 3 Auburn and No. 13/12 Tennessee scheduled has been cancelled due to inclement weather and will not be made up.   UP NEXT Auburn hosts No. 18/22 Texas A&M for a three-game…

4 Auburn Football Players Arrested on Marijuana Charges

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Four Auburn football players have been arrested on misdemeanor drug charges. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said Monday that Byron Cowart, Carlton Davis, Ryan Davis and Jeremiah Dinson were arrested Saturday on charges of second-degree possession…

Lipscomb leads Plainsmen over Kentucky 5-2

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– Cole Lipscomb tossed his second career complete game as Auburn baseball defeated No. 22 Kentucky 5-2 on Friday at Plainsman Park.   “I was proud of how hard our team fought to get this big win on…

Pearl’s 3rd Annual Fore the Children Golf Classic tees up Monday

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl and his wife, Brandy, have partnered again with Children's Harbor for the third annual Fore the Children Golf Classic presented by Russell Lands and Alabama Power, with all proceeds benefitting Children's…

Auburn hires Lopez for S&D assistant post

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com)– Sergio Lopez Miro, who has coached current NCAA Champions Ryan Murphy and Joseph Schooling and has spent the past two years as the head high performance coach of the Singapore Swimming Association, was named the Associate Head…

Tide, Tigers represent in Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic

PRATTVILLE, Ala (pchresorts.com)  - Auburn and Alabama players joined the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic field Thursday. Karlin Beck of Montgomery made it into the field and Birmingham's Hannah Collier accepted a sponsor exemption. Karlin Beck An Auburn graduate, Karlin Beck started playing…

Saban, Malzahn get Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge pairings

  ATLANTA, GA (Chick-fil-APeachBowlChallenge.com) – The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge today announced the official pairings for its 10th annual charity golf tournament. A 13-team field of NCAA head coaches and celebrity alumni will compete for a first-place prize of $100,000…

South Alabama beats Auburn 8-5

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Freshman Daniel Sprinkle pitched three scoreless relief innings and Damon Haecker hit his first homer of the season, but Auburn baseball fell 6-0 to No. 23 South Alabama 8-5 on Tuesday at Plainsman Park. “Randy Bell…

Seven Tigers named NCEA Academic All-Americans

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Seven members of the Auburn equestrian team were placed on the NCEA Academic All-America team, including five on the first team, the National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced. The annual honor roll was also named with 12…

AU's Burgmans earns All-Tournament honors

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – After a strong showing at the SEC Women’s Tennis Championships, senior Pleun Burgmans has been named to the All-Tournament Team. "Pleun had an outstanding showing at the conference tournament and is so deserving of this acknowledgment,”…

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