Sports

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SPORTS 3/23/21 4:33pm

Auburn Is NCAA Regional Championship Bound

By Taylor Strohmeier

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn’s gymnastics team is ranked No.15 as they head to the NCAA Regional Championship. The championship will be held by No.4 ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa April 1-3. This will be a return to Coleman Coliseum for the Tigers this season.

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SPORTS 3/23/21 3:08pm

Thor Declares For NBA Draft, Leaves Door Open For Return to Auburn

By Harrison Tarr

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) Following the announcement of Jamal Johnson and Javon Franklin's decisions to enter the transfer portal, Bruce Pearl's squad received news that yet another piece to its roster is contemplating a departure from the program on Tuesday afternoon. Freshman forward JT Thor has decided to test the market of the 2021 NBA Draft. 

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SPORTS 3/22/21 1:15pm

Results and Measurements from Auburn’s Pro Day

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Auburn held its pro day Thursday morning for players looking to impress NFL scouts before the draft in April.

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SPORTS 3/22/21 1:14pm

Jamal Johnson and Javon Franklin Enter Names into NCAA Transfer Portal

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – A little over a week after freshman point guard Justin Powell announced he will transfer, juniors Jamal Johnson and Javon Franklin announced they will enter their names as well.

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SPORTS 3/18/21 11:41am

Top Drawer Soccer Recognizes Goalkeeper Prohaska

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Maddie Prohaska Auburn goalkeeper was named Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week on Tuesday. 

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SPORTS 3/16/21 9:35pm

Former Auburn Basketball Coach Bob Davis Passes Away

By Taylor Strohmeier

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) — Auburn’s former head men’s basketball coach from 1973-78, Bob Davis, passed away Saturday. Davis was age 93 at his passing and was in his hometown of Georgetown, Kentucky.

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SPORTS 3/15/21 12:53pm

Brian Harsin Previews Auburn's Opening Week of Spring Practice

By Andy Huling

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Head coach Brian Harsin and the Auburn Tigers have officially started spring practice this week. The team will practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday to start preparing for the new season.

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SPORTS 3/14/21 11:22am

Tigers Defeat Georgia, Hoppa Earns her 250th Auburn Win

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. – Head coach Karen Hoppa earned her 250th win against Georgia, 1-0, Saturday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

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SPORTS 3/13/21 10:08am

Greenhill, Glavine Combine for 10 Strikeouts in Shutout Win Against Little Rock

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Tiger pitchers Cody Greenhill and Peyton Glavine combined for no runs allowed in the win against Little Rock. The duo allowed only three hits and had a total of 10 strikeouts on the night.

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SPORTS 3/12/21 8:40pm

Missed Opportunities Cost Auburn in Loss to Alabama

By Andy Huling

Auburn, AL (EETV)- The fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide snapped Auburn's eleven game winning streak with a 6-0 victory in. game one of the series.

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SPORTS 3/11/21 12:08pm

Tigers Overcome 3-Run Deficit to Defeat UAB 6-5

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers defeated UAB 6-5 on the road Tuesday night. They were led by two underclassman pitchers who combined to strike out a total of 15 batters, the most of any game this season. 

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SPORTS 3/10/21 1:36pm

Justin Powell to Transfer from Auburn after Injury-Shortened Season

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Justin Powell has announced he will enter his name into the transfer portal after a concussion ended his season early.

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SPORTS 3/10/21 1:35pm

Shelby Lowe Selected SEC Freshman of the Week

By Taylor Strohmeier

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Pitcher Shelby Lowe from Carrolton, Alabama, was selected as the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week from her performance at the Auburn Invitational last week. 

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SPORTS 3/9/21 10:07am

Cooper Represents Tigers on SEC All-Freshman Team

By Harrison Tarr

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) While Bruce Pearl’s Auburn Tigers struggled amidst a self-admitted rebuilding year, individual performances provided reason for optimism amongst their fan base going forward. Freshmen such as JT Thor, Justin Powell and Dyland Cardwell displayed promising progression and returning players such as Allen Flanigan and Devan Cambridge improved as the season went on; however, no Tiger turned heads more than recently named SEC All-Freshman Sharife Cooper.

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SPORTS 3/6/21 7:04pm

Auburn Finishes Season with a Win at Home Over Miss. St.

By Harrison Schoolar

 AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers defeated Mississippi State 78-71 in Bruce Pearl's 600th win as a head coach. An Allen Flanigan breakaway dunk put the Tigers up seven with a minute to go, and the lead would not be relinquished. 

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SPORTS 3/6/21 8:21am

Tigers Fall in Game One to No. 22 Boston College

By Harrison Schoolar

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers allowed 8 runs in the defeat to Boston College. Auburn saved themselves from their first shutout loss of the season late in the game.

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SPORTS 3/4/21 2:39pm

Coach Flo Out as Women’s Basketball Coach

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – After a 5-19 (0-16 SEC) season, Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Thursday afternoon that they will be letting go of head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy.

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SPORTS 3/4/21 2:37pm

No. 18 Boston College to Replace Xavier in Weekend Baseball Series

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Due to complications involving Covid-19, Xavier will not be able to travel to No. 22 Auburn for their 4-game series this weekend. 

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SPORTS 3/4/21 2:34pm

Auburn Adds Another Top-Five Finish at the Gamecock Intercollegiate

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - The Auburn women’s golf team finished the third round of the Gamecock Intercollegiate on Wednesday on their way to their fourth straight top-five finish. 

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SPORTS 3/3/21 4:52pm

Auburn to Go against Florida in SEC first round

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn Tigers take on Florida Wednesday afternoon to begin their postseason in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The game is at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 3 p.m. CT. 

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