Troy legend DeMarcus Ware enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio – Troy great DeMarcus Ware was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Ware becomes the first Troy player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, just the 16th from an Alabama high...
No. 25 Auburn makes history at Arkansas with 83-51 win in SEC opener
FAYTTEVILLE, ARK. – Known as one of the more hostile environments in the SEC, Bud Walton Arena was quiet for most of the day Saturday as No. 25 Auburn throttled Arkansas 83-51 on the road to secure a win in the SEC opener.
Auburn's 32-point win...
Alabama falls, 5-4, to sixth-ranked Arkansas on Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A back-and-forth contest between Alabama and No. 6 Arkansas finished in favor of the Razorbacks, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Crimson Tide moves to 21-8 on the season and 3-6 in Southeastern Conference action.
Both teams traded two runs apiece...
Alabama claims Steelwood collegiate team championship
LOXLEY, Ala. – For the second time in as many tournaments, the Alabama men's golf team will come away with the team trophy. After winning the Hamptons Intercollegiate to begin the month of October, the Crimson Tide closed the fall season Sunday afternoon by capturing...
Auburn names Derrick Nix Offensive Coordinator, Kent Austin Quarterbacks Coach
Auburn, Alabama—Derrick Nix has been named offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Wednesday. A native of Attalla, Alabama, Nix has spent the previous 16 years at Ole Miss, 12 as running backs coach and the last four as...
Auburn Made: Week 16 NFL rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in the NFL.
See who all shined in this week's Auburn Made NFL rundown.
BEST OF WEEK 16
Derrick Brown, DT, Carolina Panthers
Brown once...
Lead the (Pett)way: Auburn kills Arkansas 56-3
AUBURN - From their opening possession to the final play, Auburn dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday afternoon for their third straight SEC win. Coming off their bye week, Auburn looked fresh and ready to go. The Tigers amassed a whopping 632 yards with an...
Tigers take on North Alabama Tuesday
AUBURN, Ala. – Coming off its series win vs. Georgia, Auburn (16-7-1) continues its non-conference midweek slate against North Alabama (5-17) Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT at Plainsman Park.
"We have another critical week," head coach Butch Thompson said. "Now that it's been 48 hours, we must look...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday morning.
Downs was one of five finalists for this year's award and was joined by Rueben Bain (Miami (Fla.)), Kevin...
2 Tigers hit 1,000 to lead Auburn in 82-62 win over Alabama State
AUBURN, Ala. – K.D. Johnson and Jaylin Williams both reached the 1,000-point milestone, and Auburn made it 50 straight non-conference home wins under head coach Bruce Pearl with an 82-62 victory over Alabama State on Friday night.
Johnson was first to hit 1,000 career points....
WSCC Women’s Golf finishes 2nd at home tournament; ranked 15th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite.
Held on their home course of Cross Creek Golf Course, the Lions finished at +96, only three strokes behind the Buccaneers at...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The teams were originally scheduled to play at 4 p.m. CT today at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The game will be made up...
WSCC Men’s Golf battles back to take 2nd place in ACCC Region 22 Tournament
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship to take second place in the tournament.
The Lions entered the day in sixth place when they hit the links...
Alabama’s Nick Dunlap wins PGA Tour Event, The American Express
LA QUINTA, Calif. – University of Alabama sophomore men's golfer Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991 when he claimed The American Express on Sunday evening. Dunlap won the event by one stroke over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, finishing the 72-hole tournament...
Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that placed at nationals
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando Jan. 14. The dance team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in...
SEC baseball roundup
It was business as usual in the SEC as the 14 teams in the Southeaster Conference took turns beating up on each other on the baseball diamond. Auburn was the big winner on the week as the no.17 Tigers took two out of three...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The upcoming...
Cullman’s Mattilen Nelson named 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Mattilen Nelson of Cullman has been named a 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador.
Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of upper division nursing students chosen for their commitment to service, leadership, and dedication to the program. These students serve as...
Wallace State 1st in state selected to participate in SME Workforce Pipeline Challenge
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to start a three-year project aimed at increasing the manufacturing workforce in the United States.
SME is a national nonprofit committed to...
Alabama defeats Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon in SEC Opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Alabama men's basketball team began SEC play with a 78-75 win on the road against Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. The Crimson Tide (9-5, 1-0 SEC) were led by Mark Sears scoring a game-high 21 points.
Alabama's backcourt excelled on offense as Rylan Griffen (16...
Auburn legend Mike Kolen passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76.
A 1985 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Kolen led Auburn in tackles in 16 of the 25 games he started from...
Cullman’s Alan Crisologo elected to University of Alabama SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members.
The following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President - Samad Gillani
Executive Secretary - Jensyn Seay
Executive Vice...
Auburn falls in finale at No. 2 Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Auburn fought back from an early deficit to take a lead in the middle innings but couldn't hold on in a 17-8 loss at No. 2 Florida Sunday afternoon at Condron Ballpark.Bryson Ware hit a three-run home run to give Auburn an 8-3...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023 season with the goal of breaking it.
Brown, as he’s done consistently since arriving at Auburn in 2016, exceeded even his...
UAB earns first C-USA series win of the season
MIAMI, Fla. – UAB (7-16, 2-4) held FIU (13-12, 2-4) to a score of 5-2 and secured the first Conference USA series win of the season. The Blazers totaled a combined 25 runs during the three-game matchup – most runs in a series win...
Cullman County’s Laney, Stephenson recognized at Troy University Honors Convocation
TROY, Ala. - Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation on April 15 at the Troy campus.
Local students who were awarded include:
Sarah Laney of Cullman won the Bernard E. Williams Award and the Sigma...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn this past season and previously worked on Freeze's staff at Liberty.
The completion of Auburn's defensive staff also includes various position...
Saturday Admission Workshops to be offered at Wallace State April 6, May 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking assistance with filling out their application for admission to the college. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m.- 2...
Tiger Trail of Auburn inducts Class of 2024
Sidewalk plaques of Auburn greats Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis will soon grace downtown Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – A Fantastic Four representing three decades of Auburn Athletics excellence: Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis were inducted Saturday into the Tiger...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday. The preseason All-SEC First Team and John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award candidate averaged 15.5 points,...
A-Day set for April 13
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2024 Alabama Golden Flake A-Day Game will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium and will include a full day of activities and experiences.
The A-Day Game will serve as the 15th and final practice of the...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after their first-round matchup Sunday, March 24, against No. 12 Lee College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to check back with him after spring practice.
In his fourth SEC program as a defensive coordinator, Durkin builds his defenses around...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs Monday. The students rotated through the rooms of the Simulation Center in the School of Nursing...
ESPN College GameDay visits The Plains for third straight season
BRISTOL, Conn. – For the fourth time in program history and third-straight season, ESPN's College GameDay covered by State Farm is coming to The Plains on Saturday, Feb. 17. The two-hour show, hosted by Rece Davis, along with analysts Jay Bilas, Jay Williams, Seth Greenberg and...
Cam Coleman, Towns McGough shine in Auburn A-Day scrimmage
AUBURN, Ala. – Hometown freshman Towns McGough kicked seven field goals and drilled a 58-yarder on the final play to give Auburn's offense a 28-27 A-Day victory in front of 33,526 to conclude spring practice Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"It's really a dream," said the...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head coaches, including Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Nix rolled with Rebels from 2008-23.
That changed in January, when Freeze and Nix reunited on...
No. 14 Auburn falls to No. 10 Virginia in Jax Classic championship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No. 14 Auburn dropped a back-and-forth affair against No. 10 Virginia 6-4 Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the Jax College Baseball Classic at 121 Financial Ballpark.
The Tigers (6-1) led 2-1 through four innings, but Virginia (7-0) scored in each of...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday. The All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection is one of 10 semifinalists along with Adrian...
‘Looking forward to the challenge’: No. 14 Auburn readies for Jax College Baseball Classic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of three top-20 teams in the four-team field, No. 14 Auburn is set to compete in the inaugural Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend.
"It's a test. It's a measuring stick," head coach Butch Thompson said of the weekend. "I've asked...
WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady Lions finish runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College Conference championship since 2014. The Lions defeated the Wildcats 81-85 in overtime.
Leading the charge for Wallace State freshman guard and...
Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last workout at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as a transfer from Oregon. On Friday, the defensive back quartet worked out on the Plains for the last time together...
Season rewind: Bruce Pearl reviews Auburn’s SEC championship, NCAA exit
AUBURN, Ala. – Still feeling the sting from an NCAA Tournament defeat, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl credited his opponent, defended his players, praised the program's latest championship and looked ahead to next season during Thursday's season-reviewing media availability.
Pearl recounted the miscues that led to...
Auburn early enrollees eager for A-Day: ‘An opportunity to learn’
AUBURN, Ala. – Between the weight room and training table, Auburn freshman receivers Cam Coleman and Bryce Cain are readying for the rigors of Southeastern Conference football.
The early enrollees see the return on investment of time spent at Auburn University's Wellness Kitchen and the Creel Family Player Development Lab each...
Wild pitch leads Alabama to 4-3 win over South Carolina
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball clawed back from an early deficit for a 4-3 win over 10th-ranked South Carolina on Thursday evening at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. With the victory, the 15th-ranked Crimson Tide improves to 20-6 overall and 3-4 in Southeastern Conference play.
South Carolina gained the...
President of renewable energy company got his start in Wallace State Green Construction program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since he was a child, Mason Holmes has been running outside to play. Whether it was camping or floating down a river in a canoe, Holmes and his family spent most days outdoors. Nature was a place full of wonder and...
With the next pick: Auburn DB Jaylin Simpson
AUBURN, Ala. – In the transfer portal era, Jaylin Simpson exemplifies an exception to the rule.
He came to Auburn, and here he stayed. Through five seasons and three head coaches, Simpson made his mark, enjoying an All-SEC senior season that positioned him for an NFL opportunity.
The 6-1...
Wallace State students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in Mobile, with two-thirds of those being gold medals in 12 of 18 categories.
Eighteen students earned gold medals during the competition,...
Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Tennis win ACCC Titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s men’s and women’s tennis teams each earned Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles at the ACCC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments held at Jasper High School.
The men won their sixth consecutive ACCC championship while the women won their third....
No. 1 Auburn dominates Mossy Oak Collegiate to collect 4th consecutive victory
WEST POINT, Miss. – It was a showing of pure dominance for No. 1 Auburn men's golf Tuesday as the Tigers finished the Mossy Oak Collegiate at 46-under-par to collect a fourth consecutive victory, this time by 34 strokes. Senior J.M. Butler and junior...
