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Auburn Softball Turns Heads With Victories Over No. 9 Texas, Wisconsin

Harrison Tarr | February 18

AUBURN, ALABAMA (EETV) After starting off its 2022 campaign with five consecutive victories in the Tiger Invitational and an additional win on Thursday over Texas Tech, the No. 25 Auburn softball program continued to stake its claim as a premier team in the country on Friday by adding victories over Wisconsin and the No. 9 Texas Longhorns in the St. Pete Clearwater Elite invitational.

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Lone Star Dissapointment: Auburn Baseball Drops Season Opener in Arlington

Harrison Tarr | February 18

AUBURN, ALABAMA (EETV) Spring is just around the corner on the Plains of Auburn, Alabama; for fans of the Tigers baseball program, the time has come to break out the ballgloves, head to Plainsman Park and cheer on the orange and blue. Fans are ready, a the young squad is optimistic and head coach Butch Thompson is seeking another run to the College World Series.

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Eric Kiesau Promoted to Offensive Coordinator

Jake Gonzalez | February 18

AUBURN, Alabama (EETV)- Auburn football announced on Friday that wide receivers coach Eric Kiesau will be promoted to the offensive coordinator role. Kiesau will replace Austin Davis who was coordinator for a little over a month. 

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Bruce Pearl named Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Award Candidate

Colin Beyersdorf | February 18

AUBURN, Alabama. (EETV) - Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl has been named one of 15 late-season watch list candidates for the 2022 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Friday. 

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Tigers Trampled by No. 1 Gamecocks in Road Clash

Harrison Tarr | February 17

AUBURN, ALABAMA (EETV) The 2022 campaign has been yet another year of tough sledding for the Auburn women’s basketball program. The Tigers have suffered from the inability to finish games, inconsistency from the field and have been unable to establish a defensive identity. When first-year head coach Johnnie Harris’ squad traveled to Coumbia, South Carolina on Thursday night, the group struggled with more of the same.

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No. 25 Auburn Softball starts weekend with a bang

Jake Gonzalez | February 17

AUBURN, Alabama (EETV)- No. 25 Auburn softball opened the St. Pete Clearwater Invitational taking down Texas Tech, 7-1, at the Eddie C. Moore Complex on Thursday. With the win, The Tigers move to 6-0 on the young season.  

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Smith's Big Scoring Night Helps Auburn Take Command of Vanderbilt

Vince Wolfram | February 17

AUBURN, Alabama (EETV) – Jabari Smith and the No. 2 ranked Auburn Tigers won 94-80 against the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC Battle at Auburn Arena on Wednesday night. A career-high 31 points from Jabari Smith helps the Tigers outlast Scotty Pippen Jr.'s Vanderbilt squad. 

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Tigers fall short at home to No. 19 Florida

Harrison Schoolar | February 14

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn was defeated at home, 77-83, by the No. 19 Florida Gators. The Tigers have lost four straight since their win over the Volunteers and fall to 9-14 on the season.  

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Kessler earns SEC Co-Player of the Week

Colin Beyersdorf | February 14

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Sophomore Walker Kessler earned SEC Co-Player of the week following his performances against Arkansas and Texas A&M. 

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Auburn Escapes Weekend Unscathed Following Emphatic Victory

Harrison Tarr | February 13

AUBURN, ALABAMA (EETV) For the first time in 2022, Jane B. Moore Field opened its gates to welcome fans for a full weekend of Auburn softball; with all eyes on them, head coach Mickey Dean’s squad delivered a weekend of competition worth watching, winning each of their first four games and posting yet another emphatic victory over UMass Lowell on Sunday afternoon.

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Auburn Basketball gets a redemption win over Texas A&M

Mikayla Kelly | February 12

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- After a hiccup in Fayetteville, Arkansas that ended their 19-game winning streak, Auburn came back home this Saturday and defeated the Texas A&M Aggies, 75-58. No. 1 Auburn now holds a 23-2 overall record and 11-1 record in conference play.  

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Auburn Softball starts season with a bang

Jake Gonzalez | February 11

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)-  Auburn Softball starts their season off with a bang taking down Seton Hall, 10-3, on Friday in the first game of a double-header inside Jane B. Moore Field. The win moves Auburn to 1-0 on the season. 

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Bryan Harsin to remain Auburn Football head coach

Jake Gonzalez | February 11

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University and outgoing President Jay Gouge announced on Friday that Bryan Harsin will remain the head football coach at Auburn. This statement comes after allegations surfaced within the Auburn football program last Wednesday. 

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ICYMI: Auburn Women's Basketball stunned late by Arkansas

Grace Dulion | February 11

AUBURN, Ala.(EETV) -  The Tigers traveled to Arkansas to face the Razorbacks with the hope to secure a win on the road after suffering close loses to Vanderbilt and Mississippi State last week. Fighting till the last-second, the Tigers fell to the Razorbacks with 0.4 seconds remaining on the clock as leading scorer Amber Ramirez drove to the baseline and banked in a short jumper giving Arkansas the win.  

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Auburn Soccer Releases Spring 2022 Schedule

Mackenzie Collins | February 10

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) Auburn soccer announced its spring schedule for the 2022 season on Thursday morning. All home games at the Auburn Soccer Complex will be free admission and open to all.

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No. 1 Auburn whited out by Arkansas

Jake Gonzalez | February 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- The overtime period was enough for Arkansas to pull away and upset Auburn, 80-76, in Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday night. With the loss, Auburn's 19-game winning streak has come to an end and they fall to 22-2 on the season.  

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Lee, Groth honored by SEC

Colin Beyersdorf | February 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Freshmen gymnasts Suni Lee and Sophia Groth were honored by the SEC on Tuesday for their performances against LSU this past weekend.  

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Auburn Arena to be renamed Neville Arena

Jake Gonzalez | February 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University announced on Tuesday that Auburn Arena will be renamed to Neville Arena following the "single largest gift" in Auburn Athletics history.  A dedication marking the official name change will take place on March 4 and their will be on-court dedication on March 5 during the men's basketball season finale against South Carolina.  

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Shelby Lowe Named To Preseason All-SEC Team

Jake Gonzalez | February 8

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Sophomore pitcher Shelby Lowe was named to the Preseason All-SEC team by the league office on Monday. Lowe is one of only three sophomores on the list.  

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Wendell Green Jr. Named SEC Player of the Week

Vince Wolfram | February 7

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Auburn sophomore guard Wendell Green Jr. was named SEC Player of the Week by the league office on Monday for the first time in his career.