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Auburn women’s tennis capped off an incredible weekend at the ITA Southern Regional Championship with star player Ashton Bowers winning the singles event outright and securing her spot in the NCAA Singles National Championship.

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Auburn HC Steven Pearl praises Auburn C Bukky Oboye:

"He was a guard until Santa Clara... He's still learning how to play at 7'1."

Pearl also says Oboye has shot around 40% from three since returning from the overseas trip to Greece.

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Auburn Tigers men’s basketball returns to Birmingham, Alabama,  on Wednesday night for an exhibition contest against Florida State in the 2026 "Ballin in Boutwell" preseason event inside historic Boutwell Auditorium.

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Auburn soccer has returned to the IWSOC Coaches Poll Top 25 for the first time since late 2024 after defeating No. 13 Tennessee 1-0 before earning a 2-0 road victory over No. 20 Oklahoma last Friday.

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Auburn women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers hit the podium on Tuesday at SEC Media Days, where he discussed what "success" looks like in Year 2.

“Doubling that win total. Being in the NCAA Tournament conversation."

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Auburn women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers hit the podium on Tuesday at SEC Media Days, where he discussed what "success" looks like in Year 2.

“Doubling that win total. Being in the NCAA Tournament conversation."

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Huge shoutout to Auburn women’s soccer after back-to-back wins over ranked opponents. The Tigers are now ranked No. 21 nationally and sit in the top four of the SEC standings.

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Alabama’s Amari Allen and Brandon Garrison share their thoughts on the exhibition vs. Auburn in Birmingham next Thursday.

“It’s an exhibition game, but we always want to come out on top against our rival.”

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Head coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers took the stage first at SEC Media Days in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday morning.

Let’s take a look at three main takeaways from Pearl’s time in the main media room.

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Head coach Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers took the stage first at SEC Media Days in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday morning.

Let’s take a look at three main takeaways from Pearl’s time in the main media room.

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Asked Alabama forward Brandon Garrison on his mindset and thoughts ahead of the Auburn exhibition next Thursday:

“It’s just an exhibition game, but we always want to come out on top against our rivals.”

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Alabama star Amari Allen on their exhibition clash with Auburn next week:

“After we beat Ole Miss, I feel like we’ll all be super pumped up and ready to go against Auburn.”

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Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford asks Kevin Overton how it’s been playing alongside him over the summer.

“Not too impressed with him.”

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Good morning from Birmingham, we’re here at SEC Media Days where Auburn HC Steven Pearl, Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton are set to take the podium at 9:05 a.m. CDT.

Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day @plainsmansports

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Auburn men's tennis played host to the ITA Southeast Regional over the weekend, and sophomore Manel Lazaro lost in the singles semifinals in three sets to cap off the competition.

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A great opportunity for linebackers De’Marcus Riddick and Bryce Deas to step up this weekend against the No. 1 team in the country.

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Auburn basketball added several talented players through the transfer portal this offseason, including senior forward Owen Freeman.

Learn more about the former Big Ten Freshman of the Year with the newest "Meet the Newcomers."

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Auburn's Alex Golesh says Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins will miss the Georgia game.

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BREAKING: Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins has been suspended and will miss the Georgia game, head coach Alex Golesh announced on Monday.

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BREAKING: Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins has been suspended and will miss the Georgia game, head coach Alex Golesh announced on Monday.

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