Get the inside scoop on what to expect this season From some of Auburn’s club sports teams

Men’s Ice Hockey: Season Check-In

Auburn Hockey Club started the season earlier this semester on September 6th. The Hockey Club recently announced that they are joining the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League for the 2025-2026 Season. They are currently in the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. So far this season they have matched up against Alabama, Tampa, Georgia Tech, and Georgia. They have played several high-scoring games, coming up big against Georgia Tech with a 6-3 win. Currently, the team plays their home games in Columbus, Georgia, which is quite far compared to other schools with their own facilities on campus. However, the team’s consistent performance and the rising popularity of hockey are leading many to question how soon it will be before Auburn builds a designated hockey rink. You can see your Tigers facing off against the Florida Gators at home on October 26 and 27. Then the team breaks for the winter and resumes play in early January.

Women’s Field Hockey: Season Check-In

Auburn Women’s Field Hockey started their fall competition schedule on October 6th at Clemson. They play a fall and spring season of high-level competition including South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Florida, and Georgia. They are hosting a home tournament triple-header on October 26 at the AU Sportsplex. Led by Team Presidents Chandler Purdue and Allison Ohnegian, the team is looking to build upon their 9-win season last year. The team strives to do all the little things right making them a great representation of Auburn. Last year as a team, they completed 75 service hours as a team helping the Auburn community, in addition to fundraising over $1000 to help the team expand and allow them to compete with the best competition. Because of these core qualities, the team has grown over the years in players. Last year, they added 12 new players to the roster and have gained a lot of local support.

Men’s Lacrosse: Season Preview

The Men's Lacrosse season is approaching and is stacked with a competitive slate of games this spring. They finished the 2024 Season being ranked 20th in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), which is the governing body for club lacrosse. Their first game in the spring is against the Deep South’s oldest rival, the Georgia Bulldogs. In their last matchup, Auburn won 8-7 in an overtime thriller at home. This upcoming season, Auburn will travel to Athens to compete. The Tigers have high hopes of reaching the MCLA tournament in Round Rock, Texas this May. To qualify they need to win their conference against teams like FSU, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama. This team has a lot of returning key players despite having a handful of 4-year players graduating. The Tigers Men’s Lacrosse team is looking to kick things up a notch this year as the MCLA is looking to expand and become a seriously competitive league. As the sport of lacrosse is growing faster than it ever has before, more talent is choosing to attend SEC and BIG 10 schools over competing at the NCAA level. This means that “Club” teams across the country may soon evolve into funded programs that recruit. Only time will tell, but exciting things are brewing in Auburn when it comes to lacrosse.

Women’s Lacrosse: Season Preview

Auburn Women’s Lacrosse has recently begun their fall season and is preparing to host a double-header matchup against Clemson and Florida on November 9th. This spring, they are slated to play a lot of the major SEC programs such as Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Georgia as well as some teams coming from afar like Arizona, Michigan, and Ohio State. Like the men’s team, the women’s team has seen big growth since last year and is excited to display their talent. Led by Club President Carly Walker, there has been an emphasis this season on conditioning and how that will separate them from their competition. Auburn Women’s Lacrosse competes in the Southeastern Women’s Lacrosse League (SWLL) and reached the regional tournament last season in Panama City Beach, Florida where they were bested by Clemson. They finished ranked #5 in the league but they are looking to make a statement this year in their spring campaign.

Conclusion

As Auburn's club sports programs continue to grow in talent and community support, the current and upcoming seasons promise thrilling competition and opportunities for the teams and athletes. It’s evident that club sports at Auburn are thriving and you can get involved by either participating or showing your support by attending their events.

Be Well, Auburn.