Sports

News and features about AUM Athletics and intramural sports

May
01
2023
By Cameron Grant
AUM Names Jon Plefka as New Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team 

AUM Names Jon Plefka as New Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team 

Sports, University,
By: Cameron Grant Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has welcomed the appointment of Jon Plefka as the new head coach for the women's basketball team. He is replacing Steve Kenner, who was the interim head coach for the women's team. Plefka is an experienced coach with an impressive track record, having previously worked with Post University in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). As a college athlete, he played basketball for Bob Knight at Texas Tech University and also played baseball for the Texas Tech who was coached by Larry Hays and was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels to…
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Apr
26
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

Auburn University at Montgomery hosted its Alumni Tailgate last weekend

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By: Lex Wedgworth Last Saturday, April 22, 2023, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) hosted past alumni and their families for a tailgate at the baseball game against Valdosta State University (VSU). The event provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their AUM community and support the Warhawks. The tailgate was held on the fan deck of the AUM Baseball Complex, and lunch was included. Families had to register to participate in the event. The AUM alumni tailgate started at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. People attended the event for various reasons, such as the sense of community, the organization…
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Apr
19
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

AUM Women’s and Men’s Tennis Teams Continue to GSC Championships After Impressive Season

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By: Deshala Wilkins The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) tennis program has experienced a great season this school year. Both the men’s and women's teams had phenomenal wins and opportunities. On March 26, 2023, the tennis program partnered up with the Dream Court Montgomery during the women’s and men’s match against Gulf South Conference (GSC) rivals Delta State. The Dream Court is a non-profit organization that provides a tennis program for people who have mental and physical disabilities. The focus of this organization is to have fun while learning how to play tennis, “Serving Hope, Changing Lives” is their motto. They…
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Apr
17
2023
By Cameron Grant
Warhawks soar to victory against Albany State in baseball

Warhawks soar to victory against Albany State in baseball

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By: Cameron Grant MONTGOMERY, Ala – Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) baseball team bounced back into the win column with an impressive performance against Albany State University (ASU) on Wednesday. The Warhawks dominated the game from start to finish, ultimately winning 13-3 in a non conference matchup. The Warhawks would record their 13th double digit run on the season in this game. AUM would have nine players who would score run in this game to help secure the win in this game. AUM wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, as they plated six runs in the first inning…
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Apr
11
2023
By Cameron Grant
AUM Warhawks suffers heartbreaking loss to Saint Leo in extra innings

AUM Warhawks suffers heartbreaking loss to Saint Leo in extra innings

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By: Cameron Grant MONTGOMERY, Ala – Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) baseball team faced off against Saint Leo University Lions last Friday. It was the first time these two teams had played against each other in a doubleheader matchup. In a doubleheader against Saint Leo, AUM's baseball team lost both games, with a final score of 9-8 in game one followed by an 8-0 loss against the Lions in game two.  AUM's Wade Chandler, Clay Slagle, Grant Hickman, Tommy Vickers, Michael Myers, and Brett Pitts allowed 16 hits combined in the first doubleheader loss against the Lions.  The Warhawks started…
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Apr
06
2023
By Cameron Grant
AUM Warhawks Continue Winning Streak Against Tuskegee

AUM Warhawks Continue Winning Streak Against Tuskegee

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By: Cameron Grant Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) baseball team won against Tuskegee University with a final score of 15-4 in their first meeting of the season last Wednesday. AUM has an all-time record of 21-1 against Tuskegee. AUM has a 14-0 home streak against Tuskegee and has won 19 consecutive games against them, making it one of the longest winning streaks for the team. AUM had an excellent start, scoring two runs in the first inning, with Kasey Clark hitting a home run to bring in two runs. In the second inning, Clayton Phillips hit the ball to the…
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Nov
16
2022
By Cameron Grant
Auburn Football fire Bryan Harsin

Auburn Football fire Bryan Harsin

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By: Van Cathcart III After two seasons, on Oct. 29, Auburn relieved Bryan Harsin from his head coaching duties. The firing came less than 48 hours after the Tigers lost to Arkansas at home by 14 points. The team dropped to 3-5 on the season and is in danger of not getting to participate in a Bowl Game at the end of the year, the first time this will have happened since 2012.  Harsin ends his tenure at Auburn with a 9-12 record, a less-than-ideal record when you are playing in the powerhouse that is the SEC. “President [Christopher] Roberts…
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Nov
10
2022
By Cameron Grant
AUM Volleyball 

AUM Volleyball 

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By: Van Cathcart III Auburn University at Montgomery’s volleyball team is scheduled to take on the Mississippi College Choctaws on Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. AUM is moving on to the second round of the Gulf South Conference Championship after taking down Valdosta State on Nov. 7 by a final score of 3-1. The Choctaws are sitting at the number three seed in the tournament and earned a bye in the first round of the tournament. The Warhawks have met the Choctaws two other times in the past, with Mississippi taking both contests with scores of 3-1 and 3-0. The…
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Oct
21
2022
By Cameron Grant
Auburn University at Montgomery Men’s and Women’s Basketball Seasons Begin

Auburn University at Montgomery Men’s and Women’s Basketball Seasons Begin

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For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 12, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin their seasons with exhibition games against Huntingdon College on Oct. 27, 2022, at the AUM Athletics Complex. The women’s game will be held at 6 p.m. and the men’s game will be held at 8 p.m. The women’s basketball team is 2-0 against Huntingdon, with their last matchup being in 2006. As with all AUM home sporting events, admission is free for all students and faculty with a valid AUM ID after they have registered at aumathletics.com.     Contact:…
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Oct
21
2022
By Cameron Grant
AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

AUM PRCA To Hold Volleyball Cultural Night

Campus, Sports
For Immediate Release: MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 20, 2022) - The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) is joining the athletic department to host a Cultural Night on Oct. 28, 2022, during the AUM volleyball team’s match against the University of West Alabama at the AUM athletics complex. The PRCA is hosting the event to bring cultural togetherness to campus while bringing school spirit and showing support for the volleyball team. The evening will feature candy from around the world, along with trivia during timeouts. As for all home sporting events, all AUM…
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Sep
19
2022
By Cameron Grant
Warhawk athletes return for first season post Covid-19

Warhawk athletes return for first season post Covid-19

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By: Dalton Kimbro AUM junior and elementary education major Lucy Anthony As the pandemic began to change the world in March of 2020, many athletes had no idea that their sports were about to drastically change in the very near future. From masking, to testing and shortened seasons, many Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athletes had a much different college athletic experience than they expected. “We had to test before each meet and were only allowed to take our masks off during the actual races,” said junior elementary education major and cross country runner Lucy Anthony. Anthony, a native of…
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Sep
08
2022
By Cameron Grant

AUM’s New Athletic Director

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AUM's new athletic director Erik Maas is pictured here By: Van Cathcart III Montgomery, Ala. – Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has added a new director of athletics to the roster. Erik Maas has joined the team in hopes to help all of Warhawks athletics to take the next step. Maas has almost 20 years of experience in administration, most recently at the University of Montevallo just a mere 64 miles from AUM’s campus. Maas spent the last 12 years with Montevallo, coaching baseball for the first six, and serving as an assistant athletic director for the last six years.…
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Sep
08
2022
By Cameron Grant

2022 Warhawk Fall sports preview

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By: Dalton Kimbro AUM Freshman Alessia Cappai at the USC-Aiken Invitational. Photo by Tim Lutz With the beginning of the new school year comes the beginning of Auburn University at Montgomery fall sports. The Warhawks will have five different teams competing this fall: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. The men’s cross country team will have their first meet September 10 at the University of North Alabama’s UNA Invitational in Florence, Alabama, after finishing No. 7 in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) championship and eleventh in the NCAA Southern Regionals in 2021. Women’s cross…
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Apr
18
2022
By Aumnibus Staff

Progress in the Making

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BY: Alex Roberson The Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) softball season has been remarkable to watch lately. The success of the team keeps getting better and better. Their overall record is 24-6 with a 12-3 record in conference play. In the Gulf South Conference (GSC), the team still sits in the top three seeds within the conference. There are still a lot of games left to contribute to the great season so far. The team suffered a disappointing 5-9 loss against Embry-Riddle University at the Embry-Riddle Tournament early in the season. As the Warhawks shook off the loss, they had…
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Mar
29
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Bright Future

Bright Future

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BY: Alex Roberson Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Baseball is having a winning season so far this year. They are currently sitting at a record of 18-12. The team sits in the 5th seeding spot in the conference while having a conference record of 8-7. The team is now halfway through the season, and they have continued to progress higher in the rankings.  In the 2022 season, the Warhawks received a devastating 4-15 loss against the Columbus State University Cougars. That was a tough bout for the Warhawks, as the Cougars are ranked #8 in all of Division II. The…
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Feb
21
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Softball looks forward to double-header home games

AUM Softball looks forward to double-header home games

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BY: Alex R. The time is finally approaching. Our Auburn University at Montgomery softball team will be having its first double-header home game of the 2022 season! The games will be held on March 1 at AUM’s Softball Complex. AUM will be taking on Georgia Southwestern State University at 2 p.m. If you are unable to make the first game, the two teams will play again at 4 p.m. Ticket fees may vary when paying at the booth: $5 for adults, $3 for students, children 12 and under are free. If you are an AUM student, faculty or staff member,…
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Feb
08
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Women’s Tennis gets ready for first weekend at home

Women’s Tennis gets ready for first weekend at home

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BY: Isadora Nicolai The Women's Tennis team prepares for the first two matches at home after beating Middle State Georgia University 7-0. A big start in their 2022 season promises a lot more good action at AUM this weekend. The Warhawks will be hosting the Spring Hill College Badgers on February 10 at 11 a.m., followed by the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers at 3 p.m. Both matches will take place at the AUM Tennis Complex, and a free tennis clinic will take place at 2 p.m. in between matches.  The first adversary should not cause major trouble for our ladies…
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Feb
02
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Victory on the Horizon

Victory on the Horizon

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BY: Alecia Hicks Basketball season is a time for popcorn, points, and victories. The AUM Men’s Basketball team started their journey into the season back in November with their first game beginning with UAB. Since then, they have been taking on many challenging teams as they fight for a position this season. This season has proven to have been an uphill battle for the Warhawks, but the crowd and the players have not given up yet. The overall score so far is 8-13, with hopefully more wins in the future.  Tonight’s win against Mississippi College left both fans and players…
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Feb
02
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM’s baseball team preps to play on February 1

AUM’s baseball team preps to play on February 1

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BY: Alex R. Hope you have your bats ready to swing into the new baseball season! With the start of the season around the corner, here are some things you need to know. In the 2021 season, the team finished with an 18-23 record. In Gulf South Conference (GSC) play, they recorded a 16-20 record. In one of the conference wins, the Warhawks were able to come on top with an astonishing 23-3 win over the University of Montevallo. The team was able to continue with post-season play but lost two games against Lee University (Tenn.) and Valdosta State University,…
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Feb
02
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Warhawks Give it Their Best Shot Through the Season

Warhawks Give it Their Best Shot Through the Season

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BY: Kenyetta Stephens Tough times don’t last— tough people do. Auburn University of Montgomery's Women’s Basketball team is struggling through the season. The team holds a record of 6-10 for the 2021- 2022 season so far. The season started off tremendously, until the fourth game. There are 16 players on the team, with two being graduating students and three of them being seniors. The team is still young, and they have tons of fundamentals to develop. Although the season has been a little shaky, the team still has a chance to turn it around. While there are 11 games remaining,…
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