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Oct

26

2026

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By Patrick Eiland

Hoops Madness kicks off AUM’s basketball season with some energy

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The students section comes alive during the dunk contest at AUM's annual Hoops madness on Oct. 21, 2026 at the AUM Athletics Complex The Auburn University at Montgomery men's and women's basketball team opened the doors to the 2026-27 season with their annual Hoops Madness event at the AUM Athletics complex on Wednesday night. From three point contests to the Talons, the AUM Dance Team, the night was full of energy from start to finish. The dunk contest winner Elahi Akida approaches the basket for the winning dunk. (Photo by Sofia Cerebuch) The night started by welcoming the women Warhawks…

Oct

14

2026

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By Rodrecus Lewis

Under the SEC lights: My first game on the sidelines

Photos, SportsAuburn Tigers, Football, Photo gallery, photos

The cheerleader's flag being flown in front of the crowd after an Auburn score at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Rodd Lewis) AUBURN, Ala. — While beginning my journalism journey, I have covered an array of topics, but none have been as stressful and fun as SEC football. Auburn University had a home at Jordan-Hare game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 26, where they ended up winning 21-15. According to ESPN, this marked their first SEC game win in 671 days. In my personal life, I had never been one to watch football, but even I knew the…

Sep

30

2026

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By Patrick Eiland

Tigers block Vandy, Tide roasts South Carolina: Tide and Tigers in review- week 4

SportsAlabama Crimson Tide, athletcis, Auburn Tigers, Football

Auburn Defensive Back Cade Carlson (55), Auburn Linebacker Antonio Melendez (45), and Auburn Defensive Back Wayne Henry (26) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers) The Auburn Tigers finally ended a long home losing streak against Southeastern Conference opponents by beating Vanderbilt 21-15, while Alabama handled business against South Carolina 49-18 on Sept. 26. Overall, the Auburn win was a bit of a grind. The Commadores finished with more total yards, more first downs, and more time of possession than Auburn,…

Sep

28

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Tigers sink Commodores as Golish wins first SEC game

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Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown celebrating with fans after Auburn's 21-15 win over Vanderbilt at Jordon-Hare Stadium on Saturday Sep. 26, 2026. (Photo by Rodd Lewis) Auburn ends their long Southeastern Conference home losing streak with a 21-15 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon at Jordan-Hare-Stadium giving Alex Golish his first SEC win as head coach. Auburn entered the game at 2-1 while also having lost the last two years to the Commodores. Aside from that, Auburn hasn’t won an SEC home game since Nov. 24, 2024 against Texas A&M in a four-overtime thriller. Auburn players huddling before kickoff at…

Sep

26

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Warhawks men’s soccer team stands at the top regionally and seventh nationally

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Shown from left to right are AUM men's soccer players Harrington Arnette, Alan De Paula, Benjamin Hoffmann, Jaden McKree, Luke Butcher and Thomas Pain. (Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics) The Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team sits as the #1 team in the South Region and #7 in nationally as stated Tuesday in an AUM Athletics press release. Pictured is freshman left wing Brennan Greer. (Photo courtesy of AUM Athletics) After a strong week where AUM went 2-0 against Gulf South Conference opponents, the Warhawks are now ranked #7 in The United Soccer Coaches poll released on Tuesday, moving…

Sep

23

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Tide gets payback, Tigers get chomped: Tide and Tigers in review: week 3

News, SportsAlabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Football

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell (12) in action against Florida State at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Sep 19, 2026. (Photo by Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics) The rivals of the Iron Bowl hosted the rivals of the Sunshine Showdown on Saturday with storm delays and drama with Bama surviving and Auburn leaving with gator bite marks. After an upset loss to Florida State in last year’s opener down in Tallahassee, FL the tenth ranked Crimson Tide looked the get back at the Seminoles but it wasn’t easy early. After an hour and 45 minutes storm…

Sep

19

2026

By Tre Redden

Lady Warhawks fly too close to the sun and Lee Flames volleyball clips their wings

Sportsathletics, AUM Warhawks, sports, Volleyball

Warhawk and Flames players meet with the referee on the sidelines. (Photo by Tre Redden) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept 19, 2026) – The AUM Warhawks suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat this Saturday against the Lee University Flames in a match that went down to the wire. Saturday’s 1 p.m. game at the AUM Athletics Complex began a little later than anticipated due to several referees arriving late, but after their arrival around 1:15 p.m., the game started at 1:26 p.m. The Warhawks were clearly upset about the previous night’s loss and came out strong, getting the first serve and the first…

Sep

18

2026

By Tre Redden

Warhawk women’s volleyball team takes a 0-3 loss against Trojans

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Warhawks volleyball team huddles up to discuss strategy between sets. (Photo by Tre Redden) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Sept 18, 2026) – The AUM Warhawks faced a tragic defeat against the Trevecca University Trojans with a 0-3 shutout game this past Friday, marking loss number nine of their eleven-game record this season. The game began at 6 p.m. with the Warhawks starting freshman outside hitter Gabriella Wokatsch, sophomore setter Addison Boyll, freshman outside hitter Mya Lacey, freshman middle blocker Jamaya Powell, sophomore middle blocker Jaslyn Montgomery and their freshman libero Amliaa DeLeon. Trevecca started #1Katilyn Grant, #5 Jordan Hunt, #11 Brynne Kragnes,…

Sep

15

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Bama wins SEC opener while Auburn tunes up for SEC opener: Tide and Tigers in review: week two

News, SportsAlabama Crimson Tide, athletics, Auburn Tigers, Football

Alabama Running Back EJ Crowell (13) after scoring the go ahead touchdown against Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026. (Credit to Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics) The 12th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide rallied in the second half to win at Kentucky while Auburn opens their home schedule with an easy win against Southern Miss. While Alabama won 45-17 Saturday in Lexington against the Wildcats, the game wasn’t as easy as it appeared. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell showed some growing pains while making his first start on the road by throwing two interceptions…

Sep

10

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Bama and Auburn both win to start season: Tide and Tigers in review: week one.

News, SportsAlabama, Auburn, D1, Football, NCAA

A picture of Bryant-Denny Stadium before a game. (Photo by Brayden George on Unsplash) The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers both opened the 2026 football season with wins while showcasing new quarterbacks and coaches. Alabama welcomed the East Carolina Pirates to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday to kick and the Tide rolled to a 48-10 win in the blazing heat. All eyes were on former 5-star quarterback from Duncanville, TX Keelon Russell as he made his long-awaited debut for the Tide and he didn’t disappoint. He went 18 for 30 with 256 yards through the air and also led the…

Aug

28

2026

By Patrick Eiland

A look at the Warhawks fall sports season

Sportsathletics, AUM Warhawks, basketball, cross country, Volleyball

The AUM Soccer Field on quiet a day before the seasons starts. (photo courtesy of Patrick Eiland) The Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks fall sports starts this weekend with both the men and women soccer seasons kicking off. Here's what to look forward to this season from them and all of the other fall sports. Men’s Soccer After going 10-5-3 last season and coming up short in the Gulf South Conference tournament to West Florida the Warhawks expectations are as high as ever going into the 2026 season. They open as the favorites to win the GCS this year with…

Apr

29

2026

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM softball soaring to best season ever

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photo courtesy of AUM Athletics. By Patrick Eiland and Cameron Harris AUM softball is having a season to remember, starting #12 nationally, and ascending their first #1 ranking in NCAA Division II ranking in program history and have kept their foot on the gas ever since. Pitcher Reese Cauley is ranked 14th in the nation for ERA with a 1.41 average and a 26-2 record. She is just a part of what has been an amazing pitching season for the Warhawks as the entire team’s ERA is 1.75, which ranks 10th nationally. The Warhawks are ranked fifth nationally in hits…

Feb

27

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

More than six years later, FCA returns to campus

SportsBaseball, basketball, campus, christian fellowship, cross country, FCA, golf, religion, return, Soccer, softball, sports, Tennis, The Fellowship of Christian Atheletes, Volleyball

Photo courtesy of the FCA Instagram. On Feb. 25, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held its second meeting at Auburn University at Montgomery after six-years of absence. The FCA is a non-denominational Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1954, which focuses on connecting athletes and coaches under the faith of God. Its mission, as stated on its official website fca.org, is to lead professional, college and high school coaches and athletes into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the church. It took six years to bring the fellowship back to AUM. Organizer Moriah Seay, a former volleyball player who…

Feb

20

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Warhawks suffer first loss in home opener

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The AUM Softball Complex entrance sign. (photo courtesy of Patrick Eiland) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 20, 2026) – The Auburn University at Montgomery softball team suffered their first loss of the season falling to West Alabama 5-2 at the AUM Softball Complex last Friday afternoon. “It was nice to finally play at home. We had a great crowd and great fan support. Ultimately, we hate that we couldn’t come out on top.” said AUM softball coach Scottie Wilkes Laney, “West Alabama played a great game and came out swinging.” After playing 10 games away from home to start the season, the…

Feb

11

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

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photo courtesy of Steve Johnson on pexels.com The Auburn University at Montgomery men’s basketball team couldn’t top off homecoming week as the Union University Bulldogs would spoil the party 71-64. The Warhawks men entered the big homecoming game having won their last two and looked to top off AUM's big week with an addition to the win streak, but they came up just a bit short. The game got out of the gate with both teams trading blows with 11 points each at the first break. AUM Guards Omar Zeigler and Marius Canery each hit a three-pointer within the first…

Feb

10

2026

By Patrick Eiland

Warhawks win a fireworks show to open home slate

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photo courtesy of Chris F on pexels.com The Auburn University at Montgomery baseball team survived a high-scoring affair against Southern Wesleyan Warriors in their home opener 11-9 Friday afternoon. “To show toughness, to show fight, to show grit, that’s something this team has shown since the fall, so I know that’s there but it’s good for us confidence wise to come out with a W tonight,” said AUM coach Franklin Bush after the game. After a tough 1-3 start to the season, the AUM baseball team would look to right the ship in their home opener at QV Lowe Field.…

Jan

27

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

AUM Athletics’ spring 2026 season underway: The season marks the transition from fall promises to the first verdicts

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photo courtesy of AUM Athletics MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery is once again the venue for sport competitions with the start of the 2026 spring NCAA Division II season that includes basketball, baseball, softball, tennis and the new women’s golf team; and the energy of the players is at an all-time high. Freshman Anderson Harris shared his excitement for his first college sports season, “I'm just excited for my first college season. My teammates and I, we've got a really good brotherhood over the fall,” said Harris. “So I'm just really excited for the season coming up, and…

Oct

21

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

McCain becomes all-time kill leader in AUM volleyball history

Sportsachievement, Athletics Complex, AUM Warhawks, match, sports, Volleyball

Kendall McCain on the volleyball court after the Christian Brothers game (photo courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell). Senior outside hitter Kendall McCain made history, becoming Auburn University at Montgomery’s all-time leader in career last month in a dramatic match against Valdosta State at The Athletics Complex. “Breaking the record is special to me,” McCain said, “I put in a lot of work these past few years, so I’m super honored that they recognized it and everything.” The volleyball star recorded her record-breaking 760th kill midway through the match, surpassing the previous mark of 759 held by former player Nyah Whittlesey who…

Sep

16

2025

By Cam Harris

AUM volleyball hopeful for better outcome to the 2025 season after a disappointing 2024 campaign

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery's volleyball team fell short of their expectations last year, marred by injuries and scheduling conflicts; head coach Craig Case made it clear that last year's team was hindered by things not in their control. “We don't have to worry about overworking people like we did last year,” said Case when asked about how the lack of depth hurt the team last year. In addition to overcoming last year's roster woes the Warhawks have another challenge in replacing their star player, Maya Thompson who became only the third player to be named first team…

Mar

04

2025

By Kate Lindsey-Hunter

Warhawks show heart in a hard-fought battle against Alabama Huntsville!

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AUM women’s basketball hits hard against the UAH Chargers By: Kate Lindsey-Hunter and Trace EspinosaOn the night of Feb. 20, the AUM women's basketball team played a celebratory National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II at the annual D2 Day home game against the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), losing 73-53, but displaying perseverance and determination. The team's development and resilience as they continue to strive for the Gulf South Conference (GSC) Championships are highlighted by the defeat. The annual D2 Day not only commemorates AUM's dedication to Division II athletics, but this year it gave the Warhawks a…