Good morning. The Auburn gymnastics team stands at No. 11 this week, based on the overall team score from the season-opening weekend.
 
Auburn debuted the 2024 season with a 196.600 at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas this past Saturday—the second-highest season opener for Auburn in program history.
 
"It's obviously really early in the season, and I'm more interested in how we're ranked closer to the end," head coach Jeff Graba said. "However, I think being ranked 11th right now is exciting for such a team that has many new faces and many experienced gymnasts in new positions."
 
Auburn hosts No. 9 Kentucky in Neville Arena on Jan. 12. The Tigers and the Wildcats will go head-to-head at 7:30 p.m. CT, and the meet will be televised on SEC Network.

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

🏀 On the Plains With Carter Sobera
🤸🏼‍♂️ Talking Tigers Podcast with Larry Chapman
🐅 And much, much more!

📹 WAREAGLE+ AUBURN ACCESS: BP

Auburn Access: Bruce Pearl's Arkansas Postgame Speech
Go inside the visitors’ locker room at Bud Walton Arena, where Auburn basketball celebrates its big win, and hear Coach Bruce Pearl's speech to the team.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Born Into Orange and Blue. Now in his fourth and final year on the Plains, senior Carter Sobera cherishes the support he's gained from the Auburn Family.

Sobera has felt nothing but love from the time he stepped foot on campus at Auburn. He credits his teammates and coaches for helping to experience the genuine meaning of the Auburn Family, on and off the court.

From right down U.S. Route 280, Sobera graduated from Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham where he was a state champion his junior year and finished runner-up as a senior. He was raised in orange and blue and wanted to continue the family legacy at Auburn, where both his mom and dad went to school. 

As a walk-on, Sobera was hopeful for playing time during his career. He's gotten that opportunity here and there, including against Alabama in 2022 when he scored the 100th point for Auburn at the free-throw line. When shooting the free throw, he had no clue he was in that position, but to this day, it remains his favorite memory. 

Now in his final season, Sobera is most excited about playing in Neville Arena one last time with the "best fan base in the country."

"Auburn basketball has taught me to not let emotions dictate decisions, but rather be consistent, disciplined and focused," he said. 

Read the full On the Plains With Carter Sobera feature for more on the network opportunities he’s gotten from the Auburn Financial Management Association, his upcoming plans and how Auburn has shaped him into the man he is today.

🔼 The Road to the Hall of Fame. When Larry Chapman signed to play basketball at Auburn, he had never been to the Plains. He was a three-year starter for Joel Eaves and Bill Lynn, then went to work as the freshman coach. Chapman recruited Auburn's first African American player, Henry Harris. Eventually, Chapman settled into a hall-of-fame career as the winningest coach in AUM history. This spring, he'll be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.

The remarkable career of Larry Chapman is featured in this Talking Tigers Podcast, brought to you by Alabama Public Health.

WarEagle+ also went Face-to-Face with Larry Chapman—head there for the full episode.

🔼 Just a Splash. Head coach Ryan Wochomurka sits down with Andy Burcham to talk about Senior Day, the upcoming women's dual with Arkansas and looking forward to championship season this spring. 

Auburn Swim and Dive hosts Arkansas today (Jan. 9) at 12 p.m. CT inside James E. Martin Aquatic Center. 

The first 150 fans at tomorrow’s meet will get a chance to “chuck a duck” into the pool for some killer prizes!

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

A Veritable WINdfall. As Larry Chapman sits down with Andy Burcham for the latest episode of Talking Tigers Podcast, today’s trivia turns top to the winningest coach in AUM history.

Chapman served as head coach at Auburn-Montgomery for 37 seasons from 1976-2014. Today’s question—how many wins did he amass during this time?

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

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Sweet 16. MBB continues to move up in the AP Poll, and they’re not done yet!

🦌 BIG BUCK CHALLENGE

Alabama is known for its deep-rooted traditions, and this challenge combines two beloved pastimes. As dedicated fans of Auburn, you can make memories both in the great outdoors and at the game. 

Join the Big Buck Challenge presented by Outdoor Alabama, The Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, and upload a photo of you and your harvested buck from this season or seasons past, and you might just snag two tickets to the 2024 Auburn vs. Alabama basketball game, played right at Neville Arena.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday 1/9

🌊 Swimming & Diving vs. Arkansas @ 12 p.m. CT on SECN+ | Live Video

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M @ 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2 | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets

Wednesday 1/10

🌊 Swimming & Diving @ TYR Pro Swim Series

Thursday 1/11

🌊 Swimming & Diving @ TYR Pro Swim Series

👟 Cross Country/Track Indoor Season @ Harvey Glance Tide & Tiger Dual Meet @ 5 p.m. CT

🏀 Women’s Basketball @ Ole Miss @ 6:30 p.m. CT on SECN+ 100.3 | Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats

Friday 1/12

🌊 Swimming & Diving @ TYR Pro Swim Series

🤸🏼‍♂️ Gymnastics vs. Kentucky @ 7:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network | Tickets

Saturday 1/13

🌊 Swimming & Diving @ TYR Pro Swim Series

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ South Carolina Invite

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. LSU @ 5 p.m. CT on SEC Network | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets

Sunday 1/14

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ South Carolina Invite

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Samford @ 10 a.m. CT | Live Video | Live Stats

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Alabama State @ 3 p.m. CT | Live Video | Live Stats

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. LSU @ 2 p.m. CT on ESPN 100.3 Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets

🐅 Click here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 714!

Chapman also ended up with 15 20-win seasons at the end of his tenure.

🐅 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!