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Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the #21 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. Alabama News
Duo of Broome and Green dominate as Auburn cruises against South Carolina

The duo of Johni Broome and Wendell Green Jr. has led the Tigers throughout the season and it was more of the same today in Columbia. The duo earned a pair of double-doubles as Auburn took down the Gamecocks on their home turf, 81-66.

Apr 16, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sophia Groth Floor during NCAA Women's Gymnastics Final Four at Dickies Arena. Photographer: Elaina Eichorn/AU Athletics Alabama News
Business as usual for Tigers in gymnastics home opener

A Final Four banner was hung, Suni Lee won the all-around and Derrian Gobourne(along with her equally as exciting family) stole the show once again.

Lior Berman (24) during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the #21 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. Alabama News
Tigers weather second-half LSU run to win fourth in a row

For the second time this season and the first time on the road, the Auburn defense held a team to under 50 points. The No. 16 Tigers of the Plains took care of the Bayou Bengals of LSU (12-6, 1-5 SEC) and cruised to a 67-49 victory behind a suffocating defense and another solid performance from the duo of Wendell Green Jr. and Jaylin Williams. 

Jaylin Williams (2) during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the #21 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Jaylin Williams and Wendell Green, Jr. combine for 38 in Auburn victory

In a day filled with upsets and blowouts across the SEC, the No . 21 Auburn Tigers came close against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, but ultimately prevailed 69-63 in front of a vintage Neville Arena crowd. 

Auburn gymnast warms up at the meet vs. No. 2 Florida | Matthew Shannon/Auburn Athletics Alabama News
Auburn gymnastics scores 197.200 in tough road loss to No. 2 Gators

On the road once again, No. 5 Auburn gymnastics traveled to one of the toughest environments in all of college gymnastics, the Swamp. At the home of the No. 2 Gators, the Tigers led after the first rotation, but Florida pulled away behind three perfect 10s, winning the meet with a score of 197.825 to Auburn’s 197.200. 

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the #21 Auburn Tigers at The Pavilion in Oxford, MS on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn TigersSteven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn rides dominant second half to victory in Oxford

It was not always pretty, with the Tigers even trailing at halftime, but Bruce Pearl’s offense came alive in the second half and helped secure the 82-73 victory over Ole Miss(8-8, 0-4 SEC).

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Alabama back in top 5, Auburn moves up 1 spot in latest AP top 25 college basketball poll

The University of Alabama basketball team is back in the top five, while the Auburn basketball team continues to hang in the top 25, according to this week's Associated Press top 25 college basketball poll,

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is introduced during Auburn basketball vs Arkansas on Saturday, Jan. 7,.2023 in Auburn, Ala. Alabama News
Recruiting Recap: Auburn lands three transfers and one flip

The rebuilding of Auburn’s defensive unit continued over the weekend as the Tigers turned to the transfer portal once again, and even landed a recruit with offers from several Power Five programs.

Apr 16, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sophia Groth Floor during NCAA Women's Gymnastics Final Four at Dickies Arena. Photographer: Elaina Eichorn/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn Gymnastics scores program record in season opener

The No. 5 Auburn gymnastics team picked up right where they left off during the inaugural Super 16 in Vegas. Scoring a 197.350 at a quad meet that featured No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 4 Michigan and No. 10 UCLA, the Tigers finished in third place behind Oklahoma(197.925) and Michigan(197.400).

Allen Flanigan (22) during the Game between the #13 Arkansas Razorbacks and the #22 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn bounces back with wire-to-wire victory over Arkansas

Classes have not even started, students are still enjoying their winter breaks, but when Wendell Green Jr. opened the game with a four-point play, there was a sense of something different in the air of Neville Arena. It was not a perfect game from the Tigers, but Auburn’s game plan was sound and the Jungle roared once again as the Tigers took down the No. 13 Razorbacks 72-59. 

Coach Hugh Freeze, Coach Zac Etheridge and Coach Carnell Williams talk during the morning of Auburn football signing day on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Alabama News
Former Western Kentucky offensive tackle Gunner Britton commits to Auburn

Hugh Freeze and his staff earned the commitment of former Western Kentucky offensive tackle Gunner Britton. 

Johni Broome(4) shoots against Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum. Zach Bland/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn falls to Georgia in first SEC road game of the year

There were no late-game heroics from Wendell Green Jr. this time at Stegeman, as the Auburn faithful in Athens and at home watched as the Bulldogs dismantled the Tigers 76-64. Mike White is now 7-3 against Bruce Pearl in the SEC and has his first signature win at Georgia. 

Nov 12, 2021; Auburn, AL, USA; Bruce Pearl during the game between Auburn and ULM at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Shannon/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn prepares for first SEC road test

The Georgia Bulldogs were the worst team in the SEC last season, but that did not the No. 1 Tigers from dueling with their familiar foes in a contest that had every fan on the edge of their seat until a Wendell Green, Jr. layup saved the day for Auburn and preserved that No. 1 ranking for a bit longer.

Nov 19, 2022; Auburn, AL, USA; D.J. James (4) scores a touchdown during the game between Auburn and Western Kentucky at Jordan Hare Stadium. Todd Van Emst / AU Athletics Alabama News
Report: Auburn gets boost with two defensive backs returning

With a recruiting class that addressed the defensive front in need of depth and talent, Auburn will also be getting some help on the back end of the defense with two veteran cornerbacks returning to the Plains. According to a report from Justin Hokanson of AuburnLive, D.J. James and Nehemiah Pritchett will be back in the orange-and-blue for the 2023 season.

Auburn wide receiver Marcus Davis (80) works out during Pro Day Friday, March 10, 2017, during Pro Day at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)AP Alabama News
Auburn officially announces hiring of Marcus Davis as wide receivers coach

Marcus Davis joins the staff after a one-year stint at Georgia Southern, where he served as the wide receivers coach under Clay Helton.

Johni Broome (4) during the game between Florida and the #20 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn survives in first SEC contest of the season

On Wednesday, Auburn’s defense once again showed up in a huge way and saved the Tigers following another night of issues on the offensive end.

Johni Broome (4) during the game between Georgia State and the #19 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn closes non-conference schedule with much-needed win

The Tigers (10-2) defeated the Washington Huskies (9-4, 1-1 PAC-12) 84-61 to complete their west coast trip and head home for Christmas Break. 

Coach Hugh Freeze, Coach Zac Etheridge and Coach Carnell Williams talk during the morning of Auburn football signing day on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn flips two four-stars on Early Signing Day

When Auburn hired Hugh Freeze, the Tigers' 2023 recruiting class ranked outside of the top-50 nationally and was near the bottom of the SEC.

Auburn football eagle Alabama News
Auburn lands three commits ahead of National Signing Day

National Signing Day for college football begins early on December 21, and Auburn’s staff has pulled in three more recruits ahead of the event.

22 AUBURN, AL - November 29, 2022 - Auburn Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze and Athletics Director John Cohen embrace during Hugh Freeze’s introductory press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman Alabama News
Auburn lands two transfers in 2023 class

With the early signing period on the horizon, Auburn has landed two big-time transfers over the past few days.

November 22, 2022; Cancun, QR, MX; Johni Broome (4) reacts after a dunk during the game between Auburn and Bradley at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Mandatory Credit: Steven Leonard/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn fails first road test of the season

In their first true road test of the season, with an injured Wendell Green, Jr. and a strong Pac-12 opponent, No. 19 Auburn (9-2) seemed up to the challenge.

Jaylin Williams (2) during the game between Georgia State and the #19 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Jaylin Williams leads Auburn in comeback victory over Georgia State

Auburn’s offense may have struggled in the first half, but the No. 19 Tigers (9-1) got back on track thanks to a trio of double-digit scorers. Wendell Green Jr., Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams led the way in a 72-64 win over the Panthers of Georgia State (5-5).

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Alabama, Auburn mourn the death of Mississippi State's Mike Leach

Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach passed away on Monday following complications from a heart condition, the university announced.

Tank Bigsby (4) touchdown during the Football Game between the Auburn Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022. Todd Van Emst/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Tank Bigsby declares for NFL draft after three seasons with Auburn

In a move many expected, Auburn running back Tank Bigsby has announced that he will forego his senior season and enter the 2023 NFL Draft. The junior announced his decision in an Instagram post on Monday.

Baylor football defensive coordinator Ron Roberts on the sideline during the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl against the University of Mississippi on Jan. 1, 2022 Josh Wilson | Roundup Alabama News
Auburn hires Ron Roberts as defensive coordinator

Hugh Freeze has found his defensive coordinator(DC) in former Baylor DC Ron Roberts. Roberts was the coordinator for the past three seasons under head coach Dave Aranda before being dismissed following a disappointing 2022 season.

Tulsa head Philip Montgomery check his notes during their NCAA college football game against Tulane in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw) Alabama News
Report: Auburn hires Philip Montgomery as new offensive coordinator, QBs coach

Reports have indicated that Auburn targeted and subsequently hired former Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery to take over as offensive coordinator.

Jaylin Williams (2) during the game between the Memphis Tigers and the #11 Auburn Tigers at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, Nov 27, 2022. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn offense cannot keep up with Memphis at Holiday Hoopsgiving

Auburn's defense has saved the team a few times already this year, but the athleticism of Memphis and guard Kendric Davis was too much for the Tigers of the Plains in a tough loss during Holiday Hoopsgiving. Head coach Bruce Pearl had no answers for the attack designed by Penny Hardaway and Auburn’s offense sputtered in an 82-73 loss to Memphis.

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