Auburn Softball Sweeps War Eagle Classic

Tigers win all four games by run rule in weekend tournament

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Auburn softball team dominated the competition at the War Eagle Classic, hosted at their home field. The Tigers won all four of their games over the weekend by run rule, including victories over Illinois, Bradley, Campbell, and Binghamton.

Why it matters

Auburn's dominant performance at the War Eagle Classic showcases the strength of their softball program, which has been a consistent contender in the SEC and nationally. The lopsided wins also provide valuable experience and confidence for the team as they prepare for tougher competition in the Mary Nutter Classic tournament out west.

The details

In the four games, Auburn outscored their opponents 57-12, with several players contributing big offensive performances. Kyla Stroud, Alyssa Hastings, Destiny Rodriguez, Ma'Nia Womack, Haven Roebuck, Kylie Brockman, and AnnaLea Adams all hit home runs for the Tigers. In the circle, Ella Harrison, SJ Geurin, Blayne Godfrey, Malayna Tamborra, and Charley Butler combined for strong pitching efforts, allowing just 12 runs over the four games.

  • The War Eagle Classic was held from February 16-18, 2026.
  • Auburn's games were played on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of that weekend.
  • Sunday's games were canceled due to inclement weather.

The players

Kyla Stroud

An Auburn softball player who hit a three-run home run in the team's win over Illinois.

Alyssa Hastings

An Auburn softball player who hit a home run in the team's win over Illinois.

Destiny Rodriguez

An Auburn softball player who hit a home run and recorded multiple RBIs over the weekend.

Ella Harrison

An Auburn softball pitcher who earned a win, allowing one hit over five innings with seven strikeouts.

Emily Carosone

The head coach of the Campbell softball team, who is a former Auburn softball player.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Auburn will head out west for the Mary Nutter Classic tournament in Cathedral City, California. The Tigers will play a total of five games over four days, facing tough opponents like Oregon, UCLA, BYU, Washington, and California.

The takeaway

Auburn's dominant performance at the War Eagle Classic demonstrates the strength and depth of their softball program. The Tigers' ability to win convincingly against a variety of opponents will serve them well as they prepare for tougher competition at the Mary Nutter Classic tournament.