AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Graduate senior Tyler Harris will begin play in the 2016 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament on Thursday through Saturday. The 64th Portsmouth Invitational, one of the top professional showcase events in the country, is a four-day, 12-game tournament-style event, which features 64 college seniors who will play in front of representatives from every NBA team as well as…
The Women’s Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium and Luncheon at Auburn University will feature a survivor and a former first lady. Laura Bush, wife of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon at today. She is a leading voice for spreading freedom and promoting human rights around the world. As chair…
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 6 Auburn gymnastics team is set to be the top seed at the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional Saturday, April 2, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The meet, hosted by No. 7 Michigan, will begin at 5 p.m. CT and will include the Tigers, the Wolverines, No. 18 Stanford, Penn State, New Hampshire and Eastern Michigan. “I…
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Freshman Caitlin Boyle and seniors Elizabeth Benson and Griffin Knight of the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team were recognized by the Southeastern Conference Wednesday for their performances in the month of March and were awarded Rider of the Month honors in their respective disciplines. Boyle, of Hampshire, Ill., was recognized for her efforts in Equitation over…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) – The Crimson Tide takes to the road for a four-game road trip, starting first with Tuesday’s meeting with in-state rival Auburn for the annual MAX Capital City Classic. The two teams will meet for the eighth consecutive year in Montgomery for the non-conference match-up. First pitch of Tuesday’s contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on the…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Auburn’s first black scholarship football player, James Owens, has died after battling heart problems. He was 65. Owens’ wife, Gloria, told the Opelika-Auburn News that he died of renal and heart failure shortly after noon Saturday at his Auburn home. She says he was surrounded by family. A fullback, Owens played for the Tigers from 1970-72….
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl’s surgery on his left knee was successful. The total knee replacement surgery was performed by Dr. Brett Smith under the recommendation of Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., at Baptist Hospital on Monday. “I’m extremely thankful for Dr. Smith, Dr. Andrews and Dr. Goodlett for their expertise and care,” said Pearl….
ATLANTA, GA (auburntigers.com) – Peter Holoda is going to sleep in a little later on Friday. He has earned that right after one busy Thursday. After swimming four times during the morning prelims session, the sophomore from Hungary swam three more times during the nighttime finals, helping Auburn stand in eighth place after two nights at the 2016 NCAA Swimming…
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team opens postseason play at the 2016 SEC Championship this weekend. The Tigers will travel to Bishop, Ga., for the conference meet, competing at the UGA Equestrian Complex. As the top seed, Auburn will open with a match vs. No. 4 seed South Carolina Friday. Competition kicks off at 8:25 a.m….
ATLANTA, GA (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s 800 freestyle relay team took home an eighth-place finish as action got underway at the 2016 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Wednesday night. Hugo Morris led off the relay with a 1:34.13 split and was followed by Arthur Mendes (1:33.86). Peter Holoda (1:35.03) and Joe Patching (1:33.09)…
