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

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

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,…
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Tigers sink Commodores as Golish wins first SEC game

Tigers sink Commodores as Golish wins first SEC game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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A look at the Warhawks fall sports season

A look at the Warhawks fall sports season

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…
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AUM softball soaring to best season ever

AUM softball soaring to best season ever

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…
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More than six years later, FCA returns to campus

More than six years later, FCA returns to campus

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…
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Warhawks suffer first loss in home opener

Warhawks suffer first loss in home opener

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…
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Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

Warhawks homecoming week spoiled by Union

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…
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Warhawks win a fireworks show to open home slate

Warhawks win a fireworks show to open home slate

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

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

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…
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McCain becomes all-time kill leader in AUM volleyball history

McCain becomes all-time kill leader in AUM volleyball history

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

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

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

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

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…
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AUM Men’s Basketball secures a homecoming victory over Mississippi College

AUM Men’s Basketball secures a homecoming victory over Mississippi College

AUM Forward Trent Coleman shoots a free throw after MC’s first technical foul at AUM’s homecoming game on Feb. 1. By: Kate Lindsey-Hunter AUM Audio · Post Game interview with Michael Cheaney - AUM Men's Basketball Head Coach 2/1/2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On the evening of Feb. 1, the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) men's basketball team defeated Mississippi College (MC) 86-74 in an exciting homecoming match demonstrating AUM's tenacity and energy, especially in the second half. As both teams battled for the lead, the game got off to a fast start. AUM forward Malachi Rhodes established the tone in…
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When the game becomes life: The inner battle of an athlete

When the game becomes life: The inner battle of an athlete

Every human being in the course of his or her existence develops different “selves” that altogether make up the entire character, emotions, abilities–in short, the person himself or herself. When we begin to cultivate a passion, a side is born within us that comes out and lives independently whenever we do what we love. I love playing volleyball, and I know that I am split in half. there is one side, which is commanded by Sofia, a simple girl, who tries to survive in a demanding world of daily challenges; then there is other side, that of the Sofia athlete,…
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