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After defeating the #17 Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, the Auburn Tigers baseball team has laid claim to the SEC Western Division Championship. The win comes as a sigh of relief for the Tigers as their 18-4 drubbing of the Rebels guarantees them the SEC West Title with just one game remaining in the regular season. This is the first division title for the Tigers since 1995. The win comes a week after Auburn officially earned a spot in the SEC Tournament, a place they haven't been since 2003.

Auburn leads the SEC in both batting average(.354) and home runs(113) this season. They tacked on five more dingers in their division title-clinching game, moving their overall record to 38-17 and their conference record to 19-10.

Tim Hudson is one of the most famous athletes to ever play for Auburn University. Even though he's over a decade removed from school, the Atlanta Braves ace still has an undying love for "the loveliest village on the plains." Want to know his favorite Auburn restaurant? Ever wonder what his favorite Auburn tradition is? Reporter Paul Stockman caught up with the Auburn alum to discuss some of his favorite things about both the university and the city itself.

Cameron Newton's arrival on campus was one of the more anticipated events in recent memory. The highly touted Auburn recruit will be fighting for a job as Auburn's coveted starting quarterback throughout the spring and summer. Reporter Heather Galante talked with him about his expectations and the adjustments that will be made necessary for him to be successful in the fall. She also gives us an inside look at both A-Day and spring practices for the young recruit.

As Auburn students, there are many ways to get involved. But many students are discovering one of the best ways to have fun and stay in shape all year long- intramural sports. Soccer is in full-swing right now and Auburn's athletes are taking advantage of the opportunity!

Tony Barbee of UTEP was formally introduced as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program Thursday afternoon. Barbee was one of at least four candidates interviewed for the position and replaces Jeff Lebo who coached the team for the last six seasons.

During his four year tenure at UTEP, Barbee rebuilt a program that saw it’s win total steadily increase from 14 in the inaugural season to 26 in 2010. This season the Miners had the best record in Conference USA at 15-1. It was good enough to reach the conference title game and a spot in the NCAA tournament as a No. 12 seed where they fell to No. 5 seed Butler in the first round.
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Auburn Head Coach Jeff Lebo has been dismissed from the men’s basketball team. The announcement came Friday from Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs.

"I want to thank Coach Lebo for all that he has done for Auburn University over the past six years," Jacobs said. "Coach Lebo has worked hard and has always represented Auburn with character, class and integrity. However, we feel like the time has come for Auburn basketball to move in a new direction. We deeply appreciate all that he and his staff have done for Auburn, and we wish each of them and their families nothing but the best."

Auburn played well with Waller scoring 22 points and Knox picking up 21 to lead Auburn to an 89-80 win over Mississippi State on Wednesday night in a game where the five seniors accounted for all but 11 of the Tigers' points. Auburn also said goodbye to Beard-Eaves on Wednesday night with a special post game ceremony. Former players, coaches, and fans were in attendance at the game. Watch the video for more.

Frank Thomas, Tim Hudson, Bo Jackson and Gregg Olson in Auburn as the first class to be inducted into the Wall of Fame.

Star First Baseman Hunter Morris shares his thoughts on why he turned down the Redsox, being selected as a pre-season All-American and his place in the upcoming Major League draft.

Intramural Basketball is in full swing, and Auburn students are getting involved.