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Bodda Getta Daily Brew 10/31: Gunning For Greatness

Bodda Getta Daily Brew 10/31: Gunning For Greatness

Today, we're in awe of Gunner Britton's second time as O-Lineman of the Week.

Bodda Getta Brew Crew
October 31, 2023

Good morning. Just as impressive as Auburn's Gunner Britton being named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week for the second time is fellow O-lineman Connor Lew earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors.

In Auburn's 27-13 win over Mississippi on State Saturday, Britton and Lew helped the Tigers total 416 yards of offense, including 186 yards rushing on 36 attempts, an average of 5.2 yards per carry.

What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew?

🥎 Auburn softball player Maddie Penta on being an All-American
⚽️ Tigers advance to the second round of the SEC tournament
🐅 And much, much more!

🎥 LOCKER ROOM ACCESS

Payton Thorne speaks for all of us. Grab an all-access pass and go behind the scenes in the Auburn locker room as they talk about what the win over Mississippi State meant to this team.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Pitcher Perfect. How do you accomplish something that’s never been done before? You dig deep within yourself and forge your own path. It’s not easy, but it seems that way for Auburn softball’s senior ace Maddie Penta as she continues to shatter records and leave her mark on the sport.

Penta turned in one of the most prolific pitching performances in school history during her junior campaign, helping Auburn to its most overall wins and its highest Southeastern Conference finish since the 2017 season. Among her many highlights during the 2023 season, she became just the second player in program history to record 300 strikeouts in a season, tied the record for wins in a season, and posted the lowest earned run average ever by a Tiger in SEC play. Her efforts were rewarded with Auburn’s first SEC Pitcher of the Year selection. The icing on the cake, Penta became the only pitcher in program history to earn first-team All-America honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

“Ever since I was little, I dreamed about being an All-American,” she said of the accomplishment. “It brought me a great sense of pride.”

Read the rest of the article to find out what she does to ensure the longevity of her shoulder, what she thinks about sharing the field with her younger sister and fellow softball player, Mariah, and her legacy.

Some more Brew headlines to make your day ⏬

⚽️ Auburn Soccer’s got well-deserved swagger.

⏮ ICYMI: Haley Duca’s epic goal against the Lady Vols.

🏈 Watch Auburn QB Payton Thorne on the SEC Network!

🎥 WarEagle+ takes you inside the locker room after the Tigers beat Mississippi State.

🔼 No Volunteers. Auburn soccer battled back from a 1-0 deficit to edge out Tennessee 2-1 Sunday night at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex and advance to the second round of the 2023 SEC Tournament in Pensacola, Florida. Auburn found its goals from a pair of first-time scorers in the Orange & Blue, Becky Contreras and Haley Duca. It was technically the ninth goal of Contreras' career, but her first as a Tiger after transferring from Kennesaw State prior to the start of the season.

"I'm so proud of the way we responded and the way we grew into that game," Tigers head coach Karen Hoppa said. "We gave up an early goal, but we didn't get down about it. I always tell them that this is a game of mistakes. They happen. What matters is what you do after them, and boy, did we put up a response. We're glad to be here and to keep working toward securing our postseason."

The challenges continue as top-seeded Arkansas awaits Auburn in the following round. That match kicks off today at 5 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.

🔼 Access Denied ✖️. The Auburn defense was critical in Saturday’s win against Mississippi State, with the message being, “Not in this end zone.” Preventing them from converting 10 times on 12 third downs, Auburn's defense limited the Bulldogs to just one touchdown Saturday in the Tigers' 27-13 victory.

"I'm so grateful to (defensive coordinator) Coach (Ron) Roberts and all he does to prepare us," said Eugene Asante, who led Auburn with nine tackles.

"We had many three-and-outs regarding crucial moments and points of the game," said Cam Riley, who added four tackles, a quarterback hurry, and a pass breakup. "It was beneficial for the defense to get those stops toward the end of the game and get our offense on the field to seal the deal."

"We had the mindset of, if teams don't score on us, teams don't beat us," said Keionte Scott, who contributed seven tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup.

"They did a good job of keeping them out of the end zone. They bowed up most every time," Auburn coach Hugh Freeze said. "For our lack of depth, they've done a marvelous job, the staff and kids."

Read the rest of the article for the full scoop on the Auburn Football Notebook.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

That’s The Goal. With the Auburn Tigers advancing to the second round of the SEC tournament over the Lady Vols, today’s trivia involves something quite interesting that happened during that game.

For obvious reasons, an assist by a goalkeeper is fairly rare, and yet Maddie Prohaska did just that in the game on Sunday.

Today’s question: When was the last time an Auburn goalkeeper earned an assist before Prohaska achieved that?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Orange’ya Glad You’re Going to Nashville? Bad dad jokes aside, if you’re headed to Nash Vegas to catch the Auburn football game against Vanderbilt this Saturday, don’t forget to pack your orange. War Eagle!

🎁 THE ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY

Calling all Auburn fans! The Diamonds Direct Ultimate Fan Giveaway starts now and runs through Nov. 17. Enter for your chance to win two tickets to the Auburn vs. Alabama game, pregame hospitality passes, sideline passes, fan gear, and a $250 Diamonds Direct gift certificate.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday 10/31

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITF 15K

🏌🏼‍♂️ Men’s Golf @ Cypress Point Classic

Wednesday 11/1

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITF 15K