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JUCO player commits to Tigers

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:27:00 CDT

When Wilfred Journet signed with Auburn in 2007, he knew his route to the Plains wouldn’t be an easy one.

Walk-off homer lifts Ole Miss to win over Auburn

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:25:00 CDT

OXFORD, Miss. — Tim Ferguson’s three-run home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth off of Auburn closer Bryan Woodall ruined what was an outstanding pitching performance by Tigers’ starter Grant Dayton, as Auburn fell to Ole Miss, 7-6, on Friday night at Swayze Field.

AU ROUNDUP: Women’s golf moves to fourth at NCAA Regional

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:23:00 CDT

ATHENS, Ga. — The No. 10 Auburn women’s golf team jumped two spots to fourth at the NCAA East Regional at the par 72, 6,335-yard University of Georgia Golf Course.

Tigers must keep pace in SEC

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:00 CDT

With its back against the wall last weekend, the Auburn baseball team came through, winning a Southeastern Conference series against last-place Mississippi State.

AU softball eliminated by LSU

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:28:00 CDT

BATON ROUGE, La. — Pitcher Cody Trahan threw a two-hit shutout to lead No. 3 seed LSU to a 4-0 victory over No. 6 seed Auburn in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Softball Tournament on Thursday night.

AU ROUNDUP: Women’s golf in sixth at NCAAs

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:25:00 CDT

ATHENS, Ga. – The No. 10 Auburn women’s golf team opened NCAA East Regional play shooting 8-over 296 and are tied for sixth with No. 20 Virginia. Freshman Cydney Clanton led the Tigers, firing 2-under 70 and is tied for fifth.

AU FOOTBALL 2008: ULM should continue to improve

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:21:00 CDT

It’s a good bet that Auburn’s season opener against Louisiana-Monroe will include at least one round of applause for the visiting Warhawks.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: Predicting the SEC race next season

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:18:00 CDT

As you can see, it’s never too early (or late) to talk about college football.

AU softball faces LSU to open SEC Tourney

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:16:00 CDT

A year ago, the Auburn softball team spent the second week of May wondering what went wrong.

A year later, the Tigers are making up for lost time.

AU ROUNDUP: Bosley named to Rimington Trophy Watch List

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:13:01 CDT

Auburn senior center Jason Bosley is one of 42 players nationally who have been named to the 2008 Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: ULM welcome at Jordan-Hare

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:49:01 CDT

It’s a good bet that Auburn’s season opener against Louisiana-Monroe will include at least one round of applause for the visiting Warhawks.

AU receives passing grade from NCAA

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:17:00 CDT

Four years into the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rating, Auburn’s athletic department remains among the better-performing schools in the Southeastern Conference.

Dayton named SEC Freshman of the Week

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:59:00 CDT

Redshirt-freshman Grant Dayton was named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week after his dominating performance on the mound in Friday night’s series-opening win over Mississippi State, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.

AU ROUNDUP: Men’s golf earns NCAA Region bid

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:48:00 CDT

The 16th-ranked Auburn men’s golf team earned a six seed in the 27-team NCAA East Regional to be played at the Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 17-19. Eight of the nation’s top 25 teams in the Golfweek rankings are in the East Regional.

Tigers blast Mississippi State; stay a game out of SEC tourney

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:52:00 CDT

Luke Greinke’s return to Auburn’s starting rotation couldn’t have come at a better time.

AU softball completes sweep of Kentucky

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:51:00 CDT

Myesha Finney’s two out double to right in the bottom of the seventh scored Kyndall White and Jorja Bell with the winning runs as the Auburn softball team rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

SEC softball tourney field set

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:49:01 CDT

The Auburn softball team earned the sixth seed in the Southeastern Conference Tournament and will take on third-seeded LSU in the first round Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Baton Rouge, La.

Tigers fall short vs. Mississippi State

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:05:00 CDT

With the season running out, the Auburn baseball team can’t afford to miss many opportunities.

Saturday, the Tigers did exactly that, coming up just short against last-place Mississippi State in a 4-3 loss.

AU softball strikes out cancer

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:03:00 CDT

Debbie Jones was in a hurry.

Dayton, Tigers blow out Bulldogs

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:59:00 CDT

Dayton’s start Friday against Mississippi State was just the latest in his outstanding run. The redshirt freshman dominated the Bulldogs’ hitters for seven innings, leading Auburn to an 11-4 win.

AU ROUNDUP: Softball striking out cancer

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:56:00 CDT

Today’s doubleheader will be part of the National Cancer Society’s Strike Out Cancer campaign. The first 250 fans attending today’s game will receive free Auburn mini bats for supporting Strike Out Cancer.

LSU QB Perrilloux kicked off team

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT

NEW ORLEANS — LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux was kicked off the defending national championship team Friday after a college career marked by legal and disciplinary problems.

Tigers, Slater face uphill climb

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:05:00 CDT

Head coach Tom Slater faces a serious test of his own over the next three weeks, starting with this weekend’s series against last-place Mississippi State.

AU ROUNDUP: Softball’s Bell honored by SEC

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:58:00 CDT

Auburn senior Jorja Bell has been named to the Southeastern Conference Softball Community Service Team, it was announced by the league office Thursday.

AU ROUNDUP: Tsyrenov named to NCAAs

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:24:00 CDT

Auburn junior Alexey Tsyrenov will compete at the NCAA Singles Championships, May 21-26. at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla., the NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Subcommittee announced Wednesday.

COTTRELL BLOG: Playoffs?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:09:00 CDT

Is a plus-one system a move forward from what we have now? Maybe. But in many ways you’d be opening the door for massive amounts of controversy ...

AU baseball suffers another midweek loss

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:20:00 CDT

It’s becoming a familiar story for the Auburn baseball team.

AU ROUNDUP: Track’s Knight honored by SEC

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:16:00 CDT

Hollie Knight of the Auburn women’s track and field team was named SEC Female Freshman of the Week on Tuesday.

AU baseball hosts Troy in final non-conference home game

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:59:00 CDT

The Auburn baseball team comes into tonight’s game against Troy needing to pick up some momentum.

AU ROUNDUP: Women’s golf earns NCAA East Region bid

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:56:00 CDT

The No. 10-ranked Auburn women’s golf team received a bid to the NCAA East Region, which will be held at the University of Georgia Golf Course on May 8-10.

Three former Tigers sign free-agent contracts

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:29:00 CDT

The NFL draft ended around 5:45 p.m. Sunday. But NFL teams’ search for talent didn’t stop then.

Tigers snag another in-state commitment

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:00 CDT

The 2008 recruiting season was a rough one for Auburn when it came to in-state prospects.

Sims, Wilhite, Dunlap taken on final day of draft

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:16:00 CDT

Pat Sims hadn’t planned to be quite so interested in the second day of ESPN’s coverage of the NFL draft.

Alabama scores early, often in win over Auburn

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:08:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama scored nine runs in the first two innings and Auburn could never recover, falling, 17-7, in Sunday’s series finale at Alabama.

AU ROUNDUP: UF finishes sweep of AU softball

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:06:00 CDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators put up five runs in the first inning en route to a 10-1 victory in five innings over the Auburn softball team Sunday to earn a series sweep of the Tigers.

Four Trojans sign as free agents

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:01:00 CDT

After the weekend’s NFL Draft was complete, four former Troy standouts inked free agent deals with NFL teams.

Groves, Lee go in second round

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:06:00 CDT

Quentin Groves spent most of Saturday waiting for a call.

Errors in seventh cost Tigers

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:05:01 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama scored three runs while only getting two balls out of the infield in the seventh inning as the Auburn baseball team fell, 5-4, on Saturday afternoon.

AU ROUNDUP: Dwyer finishes second in vault

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:01:01 CDT

ATHENS, Ga. — Auburn senior Julie Dwyer finished her collegiate gymnastics career on the top of her game as she became the NCAA vault champions runner-up.

Troy’s McKelvin taken by Bills in first round

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:52:00 CDT

Leodis McKelvin spent Saturday celebrating with his family and friends.

Groves leads AU draft prospects

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:23:00 CDT

Quentin Groves is tired of waiting.

Fletcher’s homer lifts Tigers

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:22:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — Brian Fletcher’s opposite-field, three-run home run put Auburn up by a run in what turned out to be a four-run sixth inning for Auburn, who defeated Alabama, 5-4, on Friday night.

AU ROUNDUP: Softball faces top-ranked Gators

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:14:00 CDT

The Auburn softball team travels to Gainesville, Fla., for a three game series against the top-ranked Florida Gators this weekend. Game 1 of the series begins at noon today.

Tigers face must-win series

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:12:00 CDT

It’s a simple fact: This weekend’s series at Alabama is a big one for the Auburn baseball team.

Saban: Development is key

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:03:00 CDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban sought to temper the fervor surrounding players he hasn’t coached a day during his visit to Dothan on Thursday night.

AU ROUNDUP: Dwyer finishes ninth at NCAAs

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:00 CDT

ATHENS, Ga. — Auburn senior Julie Dwyer placed ninth with an all-around score of 39.350 as an individual at the NCAA Championship hosted by the University of Georgia.

Trojans, Williams shut down AU softball

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:20:00 CDT

Williams dominated Auburn’s hitters, shutting down the Tigers’ offense in a 3-0 Troy win. Williams struck out seven, allowing four hits and no walks.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: Plenty to love about the NFL draft

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:17:00 CDT

Has ESPN taken the NFL draft too far?

AU ROUNDUP: Clanton honored as Frosh of the Year

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:15:00 CDT

BIRMINGHAM — A very successful season for the No. 11 Auburn women’s golf team has produced four postseason honors for three members of the team.

AU BASEBALL: Bullpen struggles early, often in midweek loss

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:30:00 CDT

In the third inning of Tuesday’s game against Samford, Auburn head coach Tom Slater went to his bullpen.

Tigers nab another in-state commitment

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:27:00 CDT

It’s still very early in the 2009 recruiting season.

AU softball hosts Troy today

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:20:00 CDT

The Auburn softball team returns to action when it hosts Troy at 6 p.m. today at Jane B. Moore Field in Beach Bash Night.

AU’s Burnside to make first start of season tonight

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CDT

The wait is finally over.

Flaherty’s homers do in Tigers

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:21:00 CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Flaherty’s two two-run home runs for Vanderbilt trumped Auburn’s three solo home runs, two off the bat of Mike Bianucci, as Auburn fell at No. 11 Vanderbilt, 9-5, on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of the series.

AU ROUNDUP: Women’s golf, Shirley finish fourth at SECs

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:19:00 CDT

LOUDEN, Tenn. — It all came together for the No. 9 Auburn women’s golf team on Sunday as the group fired a 3-over 291 and grabbed fourth place at the SEC Championship at the Tennessee National Golf Club.

Georgia claims SEC Women’s Tennis Championship

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:03:00 CDT

The Georgia Bulldogs upset the Florida Gators at the SEC Women’s Tennis Championship as Naoko Ueshima clinched another match for the Bulldogs.

Full-contact fundraising

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:47:00 CDT

The Auburn chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is hosting the event, which will kickoff today at 2 p.m. at Lee-Scott. The FIJIs, as Phi Gamma Delta is known, will take on the Auburn chapter of Alpha Tau Omega in the full-pad, full-contact football game.

Tigers claim Hunt Seat title

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:45:01 CDT

WACO, Texas — The Auburn equestrian team won its first national championship Saturday in Hunt Seat, 5-2, defeating second-seed Texas A&M at the 2008 Varsity Equestrian National Championships.

Tigers salvage split at Vandy

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:44:00 CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It took until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night for Auburn to win the first game of its series with Vanderbilt in what turned out to be a long day of baseball for both clubs.

Swinton makes move in new offense

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:41:00 CDT

James Swinton needed a change.

AU ROUNDUP: Track posts more qualifying times

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:00 CDT

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Auburn track and field teams added three more first-time regional qualifying marks to an already large list of qualifiers Saturday at the LSU Alumni Gold meet.

Florida, Georgia to meet for SEC title

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:36:00 CDT

The Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs stayed alive to compete in the SEC Women’s Tennis Championship after Saturday’s semifinal round of play.

Tigers lead in delayed game

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:31:01 CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Auburn was leading Vanderbilt, 5-3, in the seventh when the rain came.

AU ROUNDUP: Equestrian to ride for title today

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:26:00 CDT

WACO, Texas — The Auburn equestrian team won the third round of Hunt Seat, defeating top-seeded Oklahoma State, 6-2, to advance to the championship round, where they will face second-seeded Texas A&M today.

AU women’s tennis eliminated by Florida

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:21:00 CDT

The Auburn women’s tennis team was eliminated in the quarterfinal round of the SEC Tournament on Friday at the Yarbrough Tennis Center.

Danley named Tuskegee athletic director

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:14:00 CDT

TUSKEGEE — Tuskegee University President Benjamin F. Payton announced the appointment of former Auburn assistant athletic director Stacy L. Danley II as the new athletic director at the institution on Friday.

Tigers look to get back on track

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:53:00 CDT

The Auburn baseball team stumbled into the midpoint of the Southeastern Conference season.

But AU head coach Tom Slater believes his team will regain its stride soon.

Women’s Tennis advances past South Carolina

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:45:00 CDT

The first day of the Southeastern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship ended with Auburn, Kentucky, LSU and Tennessee moving on into the quarterfinals.

AU ROUNDUP: Equestrian gets first-round win

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:43:00 CDT

WACO, Texas — The Auburn equestrian team won both Hunt Seat and Western in the first round of the 2008 Varsity Equestrian National Championships.

Quarterback job still open

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:33:00 CDT

Spring practice didn’t answer the biggest question surrounding the Auburn football team.

Big inning lifts South Alabama past Auburn

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:31:00 CDT

After a disappointing 0-3 weekend in Southeastern Conference play, the Auburn baseball team had a chance to pick up a nonconference win Wednesday against South Alabama.

But the Jaguars didn’t cooperate.

Chifchieva, Tigers open SEC Tourney

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:29:00 CDT

Four good days.

That’s all Auburn women’s tennis coach Tim Gray wants.

AU ROUNDUP: Softball splits road doubleheader

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:26:00 CDT

ATHENS, Ga. — Kyndall White drove in two runs and Anna Thompson struck out nine as the Auburn softball earned a double-header split with a 2-1 win in Game 2 over Georgia Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs won Game 1, 3-2.

AU softball hits road for midweek SEC series

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:08:00 CDT

The Auburn softball team will take on the Georgia Bulldogs in midweek doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. today at the UGA Softball Stadium.

AU baseball hosts South Alabama

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:07:00 CDT

The Auburn baseball team will be out for revenge tonight when it plays host to South Alabama at 6 p.m. at Plainsman Park.

AU ROUNDUP: Athletic department honors top student-athletes

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:01:00 CDT

The Auburn athletic department honored 176 student-athletes at the Tiger Torch Banquet at the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday.

Former AU star place Zimbabwe among swimming’s elite

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:09:00 CDT

MANCHESTER, England — Kirsty Coventry, a former Auburn University standout, is single-handedly transforming Zimbabwe into a swimming power.

AU ROUNDUP: Prowell impressive in Portsmouth

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:06:00 CDT

Auburn’s Quan Prowell might have improved his NBA draft status after averaging 14.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in three games in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational last week.

Gamecocks upend Tigers for sweep

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:43:00 CDT

Sunday’s game against South Carolina featured a familiar recipe for the Auburn baseball team.

Tide completes sweep of Tigers

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:41:00 CDT

Dani Woods has Anna Thompson’s number.

AU ROUNDUP: Martin sets Auburn record

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:40:00 CDT

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Auburn track and field teams continued to excel during the outdoor season as the Tigers recorded impressive performances at a pair of meets on Saturday, including a new school record in the men’s hammer throw for Cory Martin.

Grant runs wild in Crimson win at A-Day

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:11:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — Running back Terry Grant saw the play before the ball was even snapped.

A-Day Notebook

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:04:01 CDT

It wasn’t full like a year ago, but an estimated crowd of 78,200 watched the annual A-Day spring football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.

Disher’s dingers lead Gamecocks to win

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:02:00 CDT

Phil Disher wasn’t sure his second home run of Saturday’s game had the distance.

He might have been the only one in Plainsman Park with any doubt.

No. 2 Tide sweeps AU in doubleheader

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:59:00 CDT

The Auburn softball team’s struggles against Alabama continued Saturday as the Tigers dropped a doubleheader to the No. 2 Crimson Tide at Jane B. Moore Field, 5-4 and 12-1.

Dwyer qualifies for NCAAs

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:57:00 CDT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Auburn senior Julie Dwyer will compete in her fourth straight NCAA Championship as she placed second in the all-around scoring 49.450 at the Northeast Regional. Auburn scored 195.150 on its way to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Northeast Regional hosted by Penn State.

AU ROUNDUP: Coventry sets another World record

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:53:00 CDT

MANCHESTER, England — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry picked up her third World record of the week Saturday at the 9th FINA World Short Course Championships as she won the 200m individual medley with a time of 2:06.13.

Tigers fall to Gamecocks

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:28:01 CDT

Strange bounces. Bizarre mistakes. Stranded runners.

When the Auburn baseball team plays South Carolina, it’s all par for the course.

Heramb released from scholarship

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:24:00 CDT

Auburn forward Matt Heramb has left the team, the university announced Friday.

Tide youngsters have something to prove at A-Day

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:20:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama center Antoine Caldwell doesn’t have to win a job at today’s A-Day game.

AU softball hosts series with Tide

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:19:00 CDT

In seasons past, Auburn softball coach Tina Deese went all-out to motivate her players on the eve of their annual series against archrival Alabama.

AU gymnasts prepare for Regional

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:16:00 CDT

In the end, college gymnastics comes down to numbers.

And for the first time, those numbers are on the side of the Auburn gymnastics team.

AU ROUNDUP: Member of ‘57 team passes away

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:14:00 CDT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Robert George “Bobby” Hoppe, a halfback on Auburn University’s 1957 national championship team, has died. He was 73.

Tigers look to keep on winning

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:10:00 CDT

The last month has been good to the Auburn baseball team.

Saban, Tide remember last year’s A-Day game

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:02:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — The winners get steak, the losers get beans. Alabama coach Nick Saban won’t pass up a chance to emphasize that winning is better than losing.

AU ROUNDUP: Prowell picked for draft showcase

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Auburn’s Quan Prowell has been selected to participate in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational through Saturday.

AU golf to appear on SEC-TV tonight

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:20:00 CDT

Fox Sports Network made a recent appearance at an Auburn men’s golf practice session, taping for the SEC-TV segment “Coach Speak.”

Strong offense, pitching lead Tigers past MVSU

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:08:00 CDT

Taylor Thompson isn’t sure how to spell the name of the pitch that has turned around his season.

“We call it the fosh — it’s a weird name for it,” the Auburn pitcher said after Wednesday’s 10-2 win against Mississippi Valley State.

AU center Moore will transfer to AUM

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:06:00 CDT

Auburn head coach Nell Fortner confirmed that the 6-foot-4 Moore, a Montgomery native who played at Jeff Davis, is expected to transfer to AUM.

AU ROUNDUP: Former Tigers set world records

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT

MANCHESTER, England — Auburn swimmers set two World records Wednesday as the FINA Short Course World Championships opened.