Sports

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SPORTS 3/27/21 8:30am

Tigers Drop Nail-Biter in Columbia, Remain Winless in Conference Play

By Harrison Tarr

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) For Mickey Dean and the Auburn Tigers, the early goings of SEC conference play have not gone according to plan. After being swept by in-state rival Alabama in the first SEC series of the year, Auburn went on a 12-day hiatus from conference competition, picking up wins over Kennesaw State and No. 13 Florida State; however, the morale boost was seemingly not enough as the orange and blue were handed a 2-1 loss on Friday night, this time at the hands of Mizzou.

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SPORTS 3/26/21 11:24am

Gobourne Earns All-American Recognition, SEC Co-Specialist of the Year

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Junior Derrian Gobourne has been racking up awards this week, being named SEC Co-Specialist of the Year, in addition to being placed on the All-SEC team on Wednesday. On Thursday she was named a Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) All-American. 

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SPORTS 3/26/21 11:24am

Top Drawer Soccer Honors Houchin

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Senior defender Sarah Houchin was announced Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week honorable mention on Tuesday.

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SPORTS 3/26/21 11:22am

Prohaska Receives Back-to-Back SEC Honors

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Maddie Prohaska Freshman goalkeeper wass named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. 

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SPORTS 3/25/21 9:30pm

Harsin Emphasizing "Operation and Execution" After Thursday's Practice

By Andy Huling

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Head Coach Brian Harsin and his team are two weeks into spring practice as they begin to prepare for their annual A-Day game. Harsin held his second press conference of spring practice to provide update on his team's progress.

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SPORTS 3/24/21 12:43pm

Two Auburn Athletes Earn SEC Weekly Track & Field Honors

By Mikayla Kelly

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Auburn track and field athletes Dante Brown and Dontavious Hill both earned their first weekly honors from the Southeastern Conference after an excellent start to the 2021 outdoor season. 

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SPORTS 3/24/21 12:36pm

Men’s Basketball Set to Join 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis

By Mikayla Kelly

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Despite an unconventional 2020-2021 season for Auburn Men’s Basketball, the team is scheduled to make its first appearance at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

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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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