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Auburn Sports: What you need to know for the Spring Semester

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Classes may have just begun but your Auburn Tigers have not missed a beat. While the rest of the University was on break, Auburn athletes continued their regular competition and have been preparing for their upcoming seasons.  If you happen to find yourself bored or needing an excuse to procrastinate, here is what you need to know concerning Auburn sports this Spring.  As you know, basketball, both men and women, have been playing their seasons since November.

Basketball climbs poll to No. 17

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - After another victorious week, Auburn basketball climbs up from number 22 to number 17 in this week's AP Poll.  With their win over Mississippi State 76-68 Saturday, the Tigers claim sole possession of the SEC, going 4-0 to start conference play and 16-1 overall.  Florida (12-5) and Kentucky (14-3) follow closely behind in the standings, both 4-1 in the SEC. The Tigers now have the longest active win streak in college basketball at 14 games.

Sara P's Fast 5: 5 Takeaways from the 2017 Season

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - All the college football confetti has fallen officially closing the book on the 2017 season.

Austin Wiley ineligible for remainder of the basketball season

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn basketball forward Austin Wiley has been ruled ineligible for competition until the 2018-2019 the NCAA announced Thursday. The NCAA released the following statement regarding Wiley: "Auburn men’s basketball student-athlete Austin Wiley will not be eligible for competition until the 2018-19 season following an NCAA reinstatement decision.

Football loses 3 more players to NFL Draft

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Within a span of 24 hours, Auburn football has lost 4 key players for the 2017 season.

Kerryon Johnson declares for NFL Draft

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn star running back Kerryon Johnson announced he will enter the 2018 NFL Draft and forego his senior year at Auburn.  The junior running back made his announcement on Twitter Tuesday evening.

Peach Bowl "disappointing" to Malzahn

Auburn offense struggles in loss to UCF

Atlanta, Ga. (EETV) - A highly motivated No. 12 UCF knocks off No. 7 Auburn _____ for the Peach Bowl crown and gets their 13th win of the season. UCF dominated the Tigers throughout the game, leading all but once. The artificial turf was the Tigers arch nemesis offensively, as they struggled to get a pass or run game established.

Peach Bowl Live Updates

ATLANTA, Ga (EETV)- Be sure to follow Eagle Eye TV on Twitter for the latest Peach Bowl updates. 

Sara P's Fast 5: 5 Keys to Capturing the Peach Bowl Crown

Atlanta, Ga. (EETV) - Auburn is set to hit the field for the first time in 2018 in the place they played to close out 2017, Atlanta, Georgia.  The No. 7 Tigers are set to take on the last unbeaten team in the country, No. 11 UCF in the Peach Bowl.

Basketball dominates UConn for 11th win

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn's impressive offensive performance helps them cruise past UConn 89-64.

Former Auburn assistant softball coach Corey Myers banned from campus

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn banned former Auburn associate head coach Corey Myers from the University campus two days before his father's, Clint Myers, retirement. In a letter obtained by ESPN, the university's Title IX office wrote a strongly worded piece advising Corey to stay away from campus. "We have determined there is sufficient evidence ... to conclude that you violated the policy prohibiting 'pursuing or engaging in romantic relationships' with more than one student whom you supervised or taught while you were employed as associate head coach of the softball program," Auburn Title IX coordinator Kelley Taylor wrote in the letter to Corey obtained by ESPN and was dated Aug.

Johnson, Smith, Davis, Carlson named All-Americans

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - The Associated Press announced their 2017 All-American's Monday, selecting four Tigers to the list.  Offensive lineman Braden Smith was selected as a first-team All-American.

Auburn defeats in-state rival UAB

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers hosted the UAB Blazers Saturday night at the Auburn Arena and came out with a win.

Three Auburn Football Players Merit SEC Season Awards

Auburn Ala. (EETV)- Kerryon Johnson, Daniel Carlson, and Braden smith were all awarded individual awards voted by the SEC coaches. Johnson was named SEC offensive player of the year.

Women's Basketball and Rare Back-To-Back Play

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Women's Basketball plays back-to-back games this weekend, but with a twist.

Men's Basketball Routs Gardner-Webb

Auburn Ala. (EETV)- The Tigers and Runnin' Bulldogs met for the second time in series history at the Auburn Arena. Auburn's basketball team had a blowout against Garner-Webb 80-55. Desean Murray had a game high of 20 points, and Anfernee Mclemore had a double double with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Tigers.

Auburn headlines All-SEC Team

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - Kerryon Johnson and several of his teammates have been named to the AP All-SEC team.  Braden Smith, Carlton Davis, Jeff Holland, Daniel Carlson and Johnson were selected to the first team All-SEC. Jarrett Stidham and Tre Williams round of the All-SEC selections for the Tigers, being named to the second team.  On top of these selections, Stidham was named AP SEC Newcomer of the Year while  Johnson was named AP SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Stidham, a Baylor transfer quarterback, helped lead the Tigers to the SEC West title and a 10-3 record.  He finished the season with a 66.7 completion percentage, going 218-327 on pass attempts with 4 interceptions.

Kerryon Johnson named AP SEC Offensive Player of the Year

Auburn star running back Kerryon Johnson was named Associated Press SEC offensive player of the year. 

Freshman Hugo Gonzalez breaks 3 Auburn records at swimming invitational

ATHENS, Ga. (EETV) - Swimming and diving competed in the Georgia Invitational this weekend and freshman Hugo Gonzalez came through swimmingly.  Gonzalez knocked off the 200 IM mark on Friday, and the 400 IM mark on Saturday.