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Auburn Sports

Ethan Miller · November 30

Pair of veterans lead Auburn to victory over Little Rock

The Tigers took to the floor without head coach Johnnie Harris due to illness for the second time this season. Associate head coach Damitria Buchanan would step in once again to steer the Tigers to yet another victory in a 70-48 win against the Little Rock Trojans after losing the same matchup a year ago.

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Daniel Locke · November 30

Freshman led Auburn Volleyball team getting ready for NCAA Tournament

Having one of the youngest teams in collegiate volleyball, Auburn is getting ready to take on the Creighton Bluejays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 

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Daniel Locke · November 30

What can be expected of Hugh Freeze in year one?

From losing seasons to National Championship appearances, first-year head coaches have had a wide variety of outcomes at Auburn.

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Griggs Blankenburg · November 30

Opinion: Hiring Hugh Freeze was the Right Move for Auburn

 A new chapter in Auburn football is about to begin as Hugh Freeze became the 31st head football coach in school history. To say he was universally received and welcomed by the Auburn family would be a lie. 

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Ethan Miller · November 29

Cadillac Williams to remain on staff, receives new role

In a move that marks the end of interim head coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams role in the position, Freeze expressed thankfulness while adding that Williams has done an “incredible job.”

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Daniel Locke · November 28

Auburn hires Hugh Freeze as Football head coach

After a coaching search that lasted less than a month, Auburn has decided on Liberty's Hugh Freeze as its next head coach.

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Daniel Locke · November 28

Auburn gets first NCAA Tournament bid since 2010

For the first time in 12 years, Auburn will get to participate in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. 

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Carson Horn · November 27

Auburn Prevails Against Saint Louis

Auburn (7-0) defeated Saint Louis (5-2) Sunday afternoon in Neville Arena.

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Noah Phillips · November 27

Auburn loses season finale double-header to Arkansas in six straight sets.

Auburn loses six straight sets to Arkansas to end the season.

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Noah Phillips · November 27

Tiger squeeze past Rams 74-73.

Auburn Women's basketball wins a barnburner to close out the Las  Vegas Invitational beating the Rams 74-73.

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Daniel Locke · November 26

Cadillac unable to guide Auburn past Alabama

Auburn struggles to do much against the Tide, even after an energy-shifting month.

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Noah Phillips · November 26

Auburn can't keep with Indiana fall 86-81.

Auburn is unable to stop the attack from Indiana as they fall 96-81 in game one of the Las Vegas International. 

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Daniel Locke · November 23

Auburn survives Northwestern to win Cancun Challenge

The Tigers sneak by the Northwestern Wildcats in their toughest matchup so far.

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Ethan Miller · November 23

Auburn fails to beat South Carolina, handed sixth loss of the year

The Auburn Tigers (21-6, 10-6 SEC) traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks (13-13, 7-9 SEC) in what would be their last away match of a memorable season. The match would be one to forget as the Tigers fell to the Gamecocks in a close one 3-2 (24-26, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, 15-10).

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Daniel Locke · November 22

Auburn moves past Bradley, advances to Cancun Challenge Championship

The Tigers will take on the winner of Northwestern/Liberty tomorrow night.

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Ethan Miller · November 20

Auburn puts together strong defensive showing in victory

Off the back of a hard-fought loss against Georgia Tech, the Tigers looked to get back to their winning ways against the Alabama State Hornets. Behind a string defensive game, Auburn was able to come out victorious by a score of 88-49.

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Dylan Basden · November 20

Concert Review: Manchester Orchestra's 12th Annual Stuffing

Manchester Orchestra return home for their annual Thanksgiving festival with music, friends, and a joy that can't be contained.

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Sam Chapa · November 20

Concert Review: Tigers Jaw at Trim Tab Brewing Company

"The emo punk scene in Alabama is not dead": A message delivered by Tigers Jaw's performance at Trim Tab, Birmingham. 

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Daniel Locke · November 19

Auburn defense overcomes rough first half in win over Western Kentucky

Auburn cruises past Western Kentucky for its second win in a row.