2021 Year in Review

Auburn Sports

Noah Phillips · February 2

Auburn Sweeps Iron Bowl 100-81

This win came due to a stellar job from the Auburn big men, including a two-block shy triple-double from Walker Kessler, and the Tigers were also helped with support from a packed Auburn Jungle. 

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Gavin Rankins · January 30

Vanderbilt’s Offensive Barrage Too Much for the Tigers

Vanderbilt used a 22-2 run in the first quarter to take a double-digit lead, stretched their lead to 25 by halftime, and cruised in the second half to an 81-66 win.

Entertainment

Dylan Basden · January 30

Concert Review: Hotel Fiction at Aisle 5

Hotel Fiction bring Soft Focus home to Atlanta with special guests Dinner Time.

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Noah Phillips · January 29

Auburn Dominates SEC/Big 12 Challenge with win over Oklahoma 86-68

Great big man play from Walker Kessler, and a first pick performance from Jabari Smith, taking home both point and rebound leader with 23 points and 12 rebounds led to a 86-68 Auburn win.

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Daniel Locke · January 28

No. 8 Auburn defeats No. 9 Alabama 197.525-197.125

Suni Lee, in her all-around debut, led all scorers in the meet.

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Gavin Rankins · January 27

A Shocker in Auburn Arena, Tigers Upset No. 4 Tennessee

Auburn improves to 9-10 (1-7 SEC) on the season, while Tennessee falls to 18-2 (7-1 SEC). Following the Tigers biggest home win in years, the Jungle stormed the court to celebrate with their team at midcourt.

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Daniel Locke · January 25

No. 1 Auburn survives in a close one against Missouri, wins 16th straight

K.D. Johnson ended up being Auburn’s leading scorer tonight with 17 points. Walker Kessler led the team in rebounds with 12, followed closely by Jabari Smith with 10. 

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Noah Phillips · January 24

Auburn Women’s Basketball loses heartbreaker to Alabama 75-68

This was due to a combination of Alabama’s Khyla Wade-Warren with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists, and a lack of production in the second half, because of a “lot of kids playing a lot of minutes” according to Auburn Head coach Johnie Harris. 

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Noah Phillips · January 22

Auburn overcomes bad start to beat Kentucky 80-71 in big battle for SEC supremacy

The night before the game, people had begun living in tents in order to secure a seat for this blockbuster matchup, creating the nickname “Jungle City”. The inhabitants of Jungle City were treated to an Auburn win thanks to a first-pick caliber performance by Jabari Smith, and dominance from Walker Kessler with 17 points. 

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Dylan Basden · January 22

Concert Review: The Vegabonds with The Stews and Supper Club

Auburn takes over Birmingham when The Vegabonds come to town. 

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Noah Phillips · January 20

Auburn wins massively over rival Georgia, 83-60.

The Tigers would go on to dominate the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, 83-60 thanks to  Walker Kessler with 15 points, a double-double from Wendell Green JR and a loyal and loud Auburn Crowd.

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Alex Husting · January 15

Auburn defeats Ole Miss with a big second half comeback, wins 13th straight

“It’s what won the Alabama game and it's what won the game tonight, our second half defense,” Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl said.

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Daniel Locke · January 11

No. 4 Auburn fends off a late comeback from No. 24 Alabama to win 81-77

Jabari Smith led the way with 25 points and Auburn wins its 12th straight game.

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Jacob Goins · January 9

Auburn Women's Basketball loses to No. 13 LSU, falling to 0-3 in SEC play

Auburn was outrebounded 50-35 , and the Tigers did not hit a three-pointer until there was less than two minutes to go in the game, going 1-13 from downtown. 

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Noah Phillips · January 9

Auburn Grabs 85-73 Win over Florida for Bruce Pearl's 150th win for the Auburn Tigers

Although it was not a perfect game for the Tigers they were still able to get it done thanks to a raucous Auburn crowd, and a combination of K.D Johnson’s 23 points and Walker Kessler’s eight rebounds.

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Jacob Goins · January 7

Auburn Women’s Basketball falls to Missouri on the road

For Auburn, this is the second straight SEC loss on the road. The Tigers return home on Sunday, Jan. 9 for a big matchup against No. 13 LSU. 

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Noah Phillips · January 3

Auburn Women’s Basketball struggles in SEC opener against Alabama

In the SEC opener, Alabama would hold on to win 56-53.

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Gavin Rankins · October 31

In Control

For the second time in as many games, No. 18 Auburn (6-2, 3-1 SEC) took down a ranked SEC West foe.

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Noah Phillips · October 30

The Auburn Tigers fall to LSU in 3-0 Sweep

Following a 0-3 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on the No. 22 Auburn (12-9 SEC: 4-7) came back to Auburn Arena to play the LSU Tigers. (10-12, SEC:6-7) That ended in a sweep for LSU with the final set ending in a score of 25-17.