Sports

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SPORTS 2/17/21 12:38pm

Baseball Builds New Team Facility at Plainsman Park

By Andy Huling

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn Baseball recently built a new development center for their players behind the right field wall at Plainsman Park.

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SPORTS 2/17/21 12:36pm

Thursday's Men's and Women's Basketball Games Postponed

By Delaney Baro

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Both the Auburn's men's and women's basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18 have been postponed due to weather conditions in the region, as announced by the Southeastern Conference announced today.

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SPORTS 2/16/21 10:16pm

Auburn Women’s Golf Team Set to Kick Off Spring Season at Moon Invitational  

By Mikayla Kelly

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Closing out their fall season with a tournament title at the Liz Murphey Fall Collegiate Classic, the No. 5, Auburn Tigers, are set to pick up their spring slate this Sunday in Melbourne, Florida, at the Moon Golf Invitational. 

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SPORTS 2/15/21 3:06pm

No. 1 Auburn gets 14-6 win at No. 5 Texas A&M

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn equestrian team took on the No. 5 Texas A&M Aggies Saturday at the Hildebrand Equine Complex and put together a 14-6 win on the road.

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SPORTS 2/15/21 1:06pm

Tiger Track and Field with Another Record-Setting Meet

By Delaney Baro

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Eight event wins, one school record and 23 personal bests marked another successful weekend for Auburn track and field at the South Carolina Open.

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SPORTS 2/15/21 12:26pm

From the Plains to Orlando: Malzahn Takes the Reigns at UCF

By Harrison Tarr

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) On Sunday, Dec. 12 — fewer than 24 hours after Auburn’s victory in its regular season finale — eighth-year head coach Gus Malzahn was relieved of his duties as the head of the Auburn football program. Despite speculation over if and when the coach would return to the sideline, Malzahn finds himself back in the saddle a mere 64 days later. The UCF Knights have found the next face of their program.

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SPORTS 2/14/21 10:46pm

Tigers Fall 92-78 as the Crimson Tide Snap a 4-Game Skid

By Harrison Schoolar

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers are still searching for their first conference win after a barrage of three-pointers helped the Crimson Tide win at Auburn Arena 92-78.

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SPORTS 2/14/21 10:36pm

Tigers Sweep SEMO in Season Opener

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Two Tiger freshman pitchers debuted in Auburn's season-opening series against Southeastern Missouri State at Jane B. Moore Field on Saturday and Sunday. Auburn swept SEMO with wins of 8-0, 5-1 and 3-1.

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SPORTS 2/14/21 10:21pm

Auburn Rallies But Falls Short Versus Kentucky

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn came up short 82-80 on the road at Kentucky on Saturday despite JT Thor and Allen Flanigan combining for 47 points for the Auburn Tigers. 

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SPORTS 2/11/21 5:45pm

Bliss and Woley named to Preseason First Team All-SEC

By Maddie Joiner

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss and third baseman Rankin Woley earned SEC honors this week as they were voted Preseason First Team All-SEC by the Southeastern Conference head coaches. 

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SPORTS 2/11/21 2:56pm

Women's Basketball Looking to Split Series with Georgia

By Ajed Zimet

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Auburn women’s basketball team heads out to Athens, Ga., to play the no. 24 ranked Lady Bulldogs at 6 p.m. CT this evening. This will be Auburn’s sixth road game in SEC play so far this season.

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SPORTS 2/11/21 2:48pm

Auburn Men's Golf Looking To Build Off Fall Success At Gator Invitational

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The no. 8 Auburn Men’s Golf team is set to kick off its spring season on February 12 at the Gator Invitational. The event, hosted by the Florida Gators, is being held at the 6,701-yard, par 70, Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainsville, Fla. 

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SPORTS 2/10/21 5:39pm

Bliss and Fitts Setting High Standards This Baseball Season

By Thomas Lynn Murphy

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - With opening day one week away, head coach Butch Thompson is looking at two upperclassmen to set the standard for newcomers with their leadership and work ethic. Making noticeable impacts are junior shortstop Ryan Bliss and junior right-hand pitcher Richard Fitts.

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SPORTS 2/10/21 5:13pm

Auburn Trio Accepts Invited to Play in 2021 ANWA

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn will have three players at the second annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur March 31 through April 3 in Augusta, Georgia.

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SPORTS 2/10/21 1:10pm

Seventy-Eight Student-Athletes Selected to Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn had 78 student-athletes selected onto the 2020 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll, the SEC office announced Tuesday.

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SPORTS 2/10/21 12:50pm

Cooper and Johnson lead Auburn to Win over Vanderbilt, Snapping Three-Game Losing Streak

By Delaney Baro

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers topped the Commodores 73-67 Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum, thanks to a combined effort from Sharife Cooper and Jamal Johnson who each contributed 19 points. Entering the matchup with a three-game losing streak, the Auburn's defense and second-half efforts helped the team earn the win after being down two at half.

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SPORTS 2/9/21 10:13pm

Unique Thompson Named Senior CLASS Award Candidate 

By Maddie Joiner

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Unique Thompson keeps adding accolades to her name as she was selected as one of the 30 athletes for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award, announced earlier this week. 

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SPORTS 2/9/21 6:19pm

Allen Green Honored with Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award

By Rebecca Kovac

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn University Athletic Director Allen Greene is one of five individuals being honored by the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The award, Champion of Diversity and Inclusion, is dedicated to those who work in supporting ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups and individuals.

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SPORTS 2/9/21 4:02pm

Tigers Focused on Daily Improvement Ahead of First Pitch

By Harrison Tarr

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) With the beginning of the 2021 season just three days away, Auburn head coach Mickey Dean is optimistic in his squad’s ability to progress from its abbreviated 2020 campaign. With five returning ‘super seniors’ — deemed eligible by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 outbreak — and a signing class of freshman standouts, the Tigers are seemingly in for an interesting developmental ride.

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SPORTS 2/9/21 2:28pm

Tigers Pitching Rotation "Still Building Up" in Season Preparations

By Harrison Tarr

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) As opening day draws nearer, the Auburn Tigers continue to return to game physique and sixth-season head coach Butch Thompson has turned his staff’s attention to the development and preparation of its pitching rotation.

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