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)…
STATESBORO, Ga. (auburntigers.com) – All-SEC senior Michael Johnson won the Schenkel Invitational with a birdie on the second playoff hole after firing a 2-under 70 on Sunday at the Forest Heights Country Club. Johnson and Vanderbilt’s Will Gordon each finished at 13-under 203. It is Johnson’s third win of the season, one shy of the NCAA lead, and the fifth of…
ATLANTA (auburntigers.com) – Annie Lazor said it was “an honor” to race alongside teammate Natasha Lloyd, not just on Friday night at the NCAA Championships but also for the past three years. Lloyd, who was swimming in a NCAA final for the first time in her career, finished 11th in the 100 breaststroke consolation finals and Lazor finished 13th. “That was…
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Senior Kait Kluz of the No. 6 Auburn gymnastics team was named to the 2016 SEC Community Service team, the league office announced Friday. Kluz, of Wixom, Mich., has been a constant for the Tigers when it comes to community service. Ever since her freshman season, she has participated in the City of Auburn Downtown Trick…
