Mary Kate Hughes

Mary Kate Hughes

Joined: Jan 11, 2021

Mary Kate is the site expert at Fly War Eagle and has been writing about the Tigers since January 2021. An Auburn native, she grew up watching Auburn sports and graduated from Auburn in 2020 with a degree in Media Studies.

Auburn Tigers' Eric Guevara (8) swings at the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Texas A&M Aggies defeated Auburn Tigers 3-2.

Quotes of Note: Auburn baseball shifts focus to NCAA Tournament

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws the ball during football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze sends strong message on 2025 quarterbacks

Auburn Tigers' Eric Snow (1) dives safely back into first base as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Aggie pitcher causes Auburn baseball problems in SEC Tournament loss

Benjamin's Adam Balogoun-Ali at a preseason game against Dwyer on August 16, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Auburn football LB target feels like a priority on the Plains

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze huddles with his team during a timeout as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Texas A&M Aggies 21-7 at halftime.

Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze likes this 2025 schedule change

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze argues a call with the officials as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Auburn Tigers 17-7.

Hugh Freeze had Auburn Tigers football at '2012 levels of bad' in one key area

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze takes the field as his team arrives as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze shares surprising opinion on CFP criteria

Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson shakes hands with Tennessee associate head coach Josh Elander after the win over Tennessee in game three of the an NCAA baseball series on May 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Quotes of Note: Auburn baseball looks to win first SEC Championship since 1998

Tennessee's Cannon Peebles (5) tags out Auburn's Lucas Steele (10) at home plate during game 3 of their NCAA baseball game series on May 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

When is Auburn baseball's first SEC Tournament game?

Auburn was led by QB Cam Newton

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Auburn Tigers football legend Cam Newton given surprising honor

Auburn Tigers defensive coordinator DJ Durkin talks with players during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

DJ Durkin key in recruitment of elite 5-star defensive lineman

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl looking to add international big man

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl makes strong guarantee if Tahaad Pettiford returns

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze on the sideline during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Paul Finebaum proves he still believes in Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze

New Pensacola Catholic head football coach Bobby Clayton (right) speaks with Pensacola Catholic EDGE rusher Trenton Henderson (left) during a formal introduction on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Strong relationships with Auburn football coach key for 5-star edge

Auburn's Cade Fisher (3) points into the stands after the win over Tennessee in game 3 of the an NCAA baseball game series on May 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

How is Auburn baseball seeded in SEC Tournament this week?