FIVE TO FOLLOW: Ja'Kobe Tharp among the Auburn athletes to watch for in action this week
From a track champion defending his title, to golf, gymnastics, equestrian and tennis, here are the storylines surrounding five athletes competing this week, and why Auburn fans should watch for them.
Here’s a look at the storylines surrounding five Auburn athletes this week, and why you should follow their performances this week:
Ja’Kobe Tharp
Sport: Men’s track and field
Class: Junior
Event: Sprints/hurdles
Competing: Saturday at SEC Indoor Championships, roughly 5:22 p.m. on SEC Network+
The reigning SEC Indoor Champion at the 60-meter hurdles looks to defend his crown, when Tharp and the Tigers compete at SEC indoors this weekend. Tharp in a sensational year last year went on to also win the NCAA Indoor Championship in the 60-meter hurdles as well. His path to another championship sweep begins Saturday. Tharp on Feb. 13 at Clemson ran the 60-meter hurdles in a blistering 7.46 seconds, the fastest mark recorded in the country so far this indoor season.