Sports

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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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SPORTS 3/3/21 12:31pm

Maddie Penta Earns Second SEC Freshman of the Week

By Harrison Schoolar

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Coming off the back of her second no hitter in less than a month, Maddie Penta has earned her second SEC Freshman of the Week award. 

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SPORTS 3/3/21 10:51am

Men’s Basketball Loses on Road to No. 8 Alabama

By Taylor Strohmeier

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn lost 70-58 to No. 8 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on the Tide's senior night. This matchup was the Tigers' final road game of the 2020-21 season. 

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SPORTS 3/3/21 10:44am

Thompson and Levy Awarded SEC Postseason Honors

By Rebecca Kovac

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn senior Unique Thompson and freshman Romi Levy were honored by the SEC as the league announced its annual awards Tuesday. Thompson was named to the All-SEC Second Team and Levy to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

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SPORTS 3/3/21 10:40am

No. 1 Auburn Equestrian Beats No. 3 Georgia on Senior Day

By Rebecca Kovac

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team defeated its rival No. 3 Georgia with a 12-3 victory on Saturday at the Auburn University Equestrian Center. 

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SPORTS 3/1/21 5:24pm

Bright Pitches Gem in Final Game of the Round Rock Classic

By Thomas Lynn Murphy

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Sophomore Trace Bright pitched 6.0 shutout innings to cap off the Round Rock Classic with a win over SEC foe Texas A&M. 

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SPORTS 2/27/21 10:38pm

Auburn Has Late Game Rally in Loss to Baylor

By Dylan Larck

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - No. 17 Auburn scored four runs in the last two innings but lost to Baylor 12-6 in game two of the Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond Saturday.

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SPORTS 2/27/21 10:25pm

Auburn Earns Sixth Straight Win Over Tennessee

By Harrison Schoolar

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn snapped its three-game skid with a victory at home against the Volunteers. Their balanced attack led the way to victory, as all five starters scored in double digits. The win marked Auburn's sixth consecutive victory over Tennessee. 

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SPORTS 2/26/21 10:20pm

Auburn Soccer Fails to Capitalize on Chances in Draw with LSU

By Andy Huling

Auburn, AL (EETV)- Auburn and LSU ended in a goalless draw after two overtime periods at the Auburn Soccer Complex. Both teams had a combined total of 22 shots on goal, but failed to find the back of the net.

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SPORTS 2/26/21 11:25am

Tigers Take No. 16 Arkansas The Distance

By Colin Beyersdorf

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers put the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks on the hot seat in their final home game of the season after a 74-69 loss that went into the final minutes of the 4th quarter. 

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SPORTS 2/24/21 11:04pm

Unique Thompson Breaks Auburn’s Rebound Record with 1,119

By Jenny Jordan

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Unique Thompson broke the all-time career rebounding record for Auburn University last night against Mississippi State. Thompson made her 1,119th career rebound with 5:28 left in the third quarter. Despite Thompson’s 22-points and 14-rebounds, the Tigers we’re unable to bounce back after Mississippi State’s lead at halftime, resulting in a 81-68 loss on Tuesday night. 

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SPORTS 2/24/21 11:01pm

Record-Breaking No. 17 Auburn Scores 33 in Win Over Alabama A&M

By Harrison Schoolar

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs in emphatic fashion 33-0 to close out the two-game series. The Tigers broke the school record for runs and hits in a game with 33 runs and 27 hits. 

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SPORTS 2/24/21 10:54pm

Carson Skipper named to NCBWW Stopper of the Year Award watch list

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Junior left-hander Carson Skipper named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award watch list.

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SPORTS 2/24/21 10:53pm

Auburn Football signs Dylan Brooks and Dreshun Miller

By Mavis Burroughs

AUBURN, Ala. – Defensive players Dylan Brooks and Dreshun Miller signed with Auburn football, Bryan Harsin announced Tuesday. Brooks is a four-star defensive edge player from Roanoke, Ala., Miller is a transfer graduate cornerback who played with West Virginia University last season.

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