Good Morning, Auburn Family. DeYona Gaston scored 29 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Auburn picked up its second road victory of the year, defeating Louisiana-Lafayette 68-51 in front of a record crowd of just under 6,000 Wednesday morning at the Cajundome.

Gaston’s double-double was her fourth of the season, and it was her third time topping the 25-point mark. Oyindamola Akinbolawa also benefited from the Tigers’ size advantage, scoring a career-high 10 points and falling just one rebound shy of her first double-double.

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🌊 Freshman Ethan Swart led Auburn’s divers on day one of the AU Invitational
🐎 Get to know Auburn equestrian Abby Eddy
🐅 And much, much more!

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🔼 Saved By a Bell. Newly recruited Auburn gymnast Sophia Bell proves she’s got the power on the beam in Wednesday’s preview meet!

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🔼 Rookie Shmookie. Freshman Ethan Swart continued his stellar rookie season on the Plains, leading Auburn’s divers on day one of the AU Invitational on Wednesday inside James E. Martin Aquatics Center. Swart’s 331.90 on the 1-meter in finals was good enough for second place overall on a day that saw four Tigers earn second lists. 

The Cicero, Indiana native kicked off the morning with a sturdy 317.05 in prelims to secure third place. Senior Whit Andrus wasn’t far behind, qualifying fourth with a 309.35.

🔼 Eddy’s Ready to Ride. The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team has welcomed 22 new faces to the squad in 2024-25 and it’s time to get to know them. Up next is Abby Eddy!

Q: Why Auburn?
A: “I really enjoy the town of Auburn itself as it holds so many traditions. Our team's coaches and staff are unmatched in their passion and dedication. I also really admired the cohesiveness of the girls on the team and the friendships they had made!”

Q: Favorite Auburn horse to ride?
A: “Chopper or Red.”

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Honoring Brother Chette. Mark your calendars in case you’re able to make one of the events to honor a pillar of the Auburn community, Rev. Chette Williams, who recently passed away.

📅 ON THE DOCKET

Thursday, Dec. 19
🌊 Swimming & Diving - AU Diving Invite @ 10:30 a.m. CT

Friday, Dec. 20
🌊 Swimming & Diving - AU Diving Invite @ 10:30 a.m. CT

Saturday, Dec. 21
🌊 Swimming & Diving - AU Diving Invite @ 10:30 a.m. CT
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Alabama State - Holiday Hoops @ 12 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ Buy Tickets | Live Stats | ESPN 106.7
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Purdue @ 3:30 p.m. CT ESPN Live Stats

Sunday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Dec. 28
(No Activities Scheduled)

Sunday, Dec. 29
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Norfolk State @ 2 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ Buy Tickets | Live Stats

Monday, Dec. 30
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Monmouth - Holiday Bleacher Game @ 5:30 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ SEATGEEK | Live Stats

Tuesday, Dec. 31
(No Activities Scheduled)

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