Sports

News and features about AUM Athletics and intramural sports

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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Jan
27
2022
By Aumnibus Staff
Men’s Tennis gets ready for a busy weekend at home

Men’s Tennis gets ready for a busy weekend at home

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BY: Isadora Nicolai AUM Men's Tennis will be hosting two adversaries on the weekend of February 4. The Men's Tennis team has a new challenge ahead. AUM will be starting their regular season with a doubleheader on February 4, at the AUM Tennis Complex. The first adversary will be Spring Hill College at 11 a.m., followed by Tuskegee University at 3 p.m.  The Warhawks will be coming in hot after being ranked 14th in the country for the beginning of this 2022 season. History is also on their side. The Warhawks have never lost to Spring Hill College, with five…
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Nov
01
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Road to Victory

Road to Victory

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BY: Alecia Hicks AUM’s volleyball team is starting the season off with some heat. The team has been barrelling through the season with competitive victories. In the first couple of months, the girls have made their way through three invitational rounds: the USC Aiken Invitational, Shark Invitational and Reddie-Tiger Invitational.  All of the girls have been working very hard to make sure that the team stays on a steady incline as they make their way to the championship at the end of the season. The team’s first official game was back in September against the North Greenville Knights. The girls dominated…
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Apr
26
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Warhawk Volleyball Season Ends in GSC Semifinal

Warhawk Volleyball Season Ends in GSC Semifinal

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BY: Hannah Long The Lady Warhawks volleyball team had a heck of a season. They finished 4-1 in conference play and 6-2 overall. With this kind of record, they held the quarterfinals of the GSC championship series at their home court. Facing Valdosta State University and winning 3-0, the lady Warhawks advanced to the semifinals to face the Chargers of UAH in Hoover, Ala.  Although the Warhawks played tough, it wasn’t tough enough. The Chargers took the game and won 3-1.  Some star players to recognize in that semifinal game are Mariane Cassiano, Nyah Wittlesey and Giada Pais-Marden, who led…
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Apr
26
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM vs Delta State Recap

AUM vs Delta State Recap

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BY: Hannah Long The Warhawks of AUM faced the Statesmen of Delta State in a three game series on April 11 and 12.  Game one was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams. The Statesmen struck first, scoring on a wild pitch by Troy Jones. They scored again in the fourth inning, now leading 4-0.  In the fifth inning, the Warhawks got on the board with an RBI by Hartsfield, making the score 4-1. Delta State scored again, making it 5-1 in the sixth inning, but AUM came back from that deficit and put four runs on the board, making…
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Apr
26
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Warhawks Fall Short in All Three Games vs Mississippi College

Warhawks Fall Short in All Three Games vs Mississippi College

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BY: Hannah Long The AUM baseball team set out to face the Choctaws of Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. on April 17 and 18. This series was a big one for the Warhawks. The GSC tournament is coming up, and they needed this weekend to be in their favor.  Game one started off hot for AUM as they scored one run in the first inning to kick things off. Senior Troy Jones pitched eight innings, only allowing three runs on eight hits and striking out six Choctaws.  The Choctaws answered AUM’s one run and scored a run in the second…
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Apr
14
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM vs West Florida Baseball Recap

AUM vs West Florida Baseball Recap

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BY: Hannah Long The AUM Warhawks took on the West Florida Argonauts in a three game series last weekend, March 12 and 13.  The first game, starting at 5 p.m. on March 12, started off right for the Warhawks. Troy Jones, the senior ace pitcher, took the mound and never left. He scattered six hits and struck out seven Argos to complete the game with a 3-0 win. This was a huge game for the Warhawks, considering West Florida is ranked No. 21 in the nation. This win brought AUM Baseball to 11-7 overall and 9-7 in Gulf South Conference…
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Apr
07
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Hot Bats in Huntsville

Hot Bats in Huntsville

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BY: Hannah Long The AUM Warhawks set out to face University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers on March 6 in a three-game series. The windy and cold weather was not ideal for the first game, but that did not stop the Warhawks.  Micah Henderson took the mound for seven innings and did not give up any runs. This win advanced AUM to 12-9 overall. The bats were hot for the Warhawks in game one, and they finished with 15 hits total. Junior Corey Armstrong had a great day with four hits and three RBIs. His highlight at bat was during…
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Apr
07
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Women’s Basketball Season Recap

AUM Women’s Basketball Season Recap

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BY: Randy Dunn The Lady Warhawks had a very rough start and finish to this season. After finishing 12-16 and having some sparks of great play, they finished the 2020 season 2-13. A big factor that played a part in this disappointing season was COVID-19. The protocols and rules coming into play limited the Warhawks when it came to practicing and being able to become more solid as a team. Last year, the Warhawks had many junior and senior leaders who knew how to win when games got tough and close. Unfortunately, this year this team was noticeably young and…
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Apr
02
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Men’s Basketball Season Comes to a Wrap

AUM Men’s Basketball Season Comes to a Wrap

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BY: Randy Dunn With the Warhawks’ basketball season coming to an end it did not come with a conference championship or even an invite to the playoffs. Although they came short of those goals and ended the season with a 3-14 record, not all is lost. A big factor that played a part in this disappointing season was COVID-19. The protocols and rules coming into play limited the Warhawks when it came to practicing and being able to become more solid as a team because of the team’s inexperience with only three seniors returning to the roster. Last year, the…
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Apr
02
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
Take In Every Moment

Take In Every Moment

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BY: Hannah Long COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s lives. For AUM Women’s Soccer, it has impacted their season.  The team plays roughly 17 games each season,and more if they make it to the GSC tournament. During this season, the Lady Warhawks were allowed only six conference games with a one-game guarantee in the playoff tournament. This is not a way the seniors wanted to end their season.  Senior Ali Brewer spoke with me about her senior year and how she wishes things were different. “Yes we are lucky to even have a season, but with only playing six games it is…
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Feb
17
2021
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Men’s Basketball vs. University of West Florida

AUM Men’s Basketball vs. University of West Florida

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BY: Randy Dunn The AUM Warhawks are coming back home to play against the University of West Florida Argonauts after a four-game road trip. Although the gym won’t be packed, just being back home under their own lights with familiar routines will help the Warhawks in a great way. This will be the third matchup of the COVID impacted season. Both teams grabbed a win in the first two games. Maharrith Jackson (#0 Senior Guard), Stanley Davis(#12 RS Senior Guard) and Jeremiah Bozeman (#22 Senior Guard) will continue to lead this young Warhawks team, as they are the only three…
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Sep
24
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
The GSC Postpones Fall Sports

The GSC Postpones Fall Sports

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BY: Jayla Brown The spread of COVID-19 has shifted the way colleges and universities are being run for the fall semester, including their athletic departments. Many athletic departments have had to postpone fall athletics until the spring. Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) athletic department is included. On August 12, 2020, The Gulf South Conference (GSC) postponed basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball until January 2021. The announcement was given by the GSC Board of Directors. The board classified these sports as high risk and high contact according to the (NCAA). I was able to catch up with athletic director Jessie Rosa…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Softball Could Benefit from Stoppage in Play

AUM Softball Could Benefit from Stoppage in Play

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BY: Jason Martin With so many sports programs across the country being affected by the CoViD-19 virus, there can be positives taken from the nationwide sports hiatus that was put into effect by the NCAA and the Gulf South Conference. One benefit to the stoppage in play could lay with the AUM softball team. The Warhawks were tabbed to be one of the top teams in the country after being picked third in the Gulf South Conference preseason polls, and that is where they currently stand at the break. After winning seven games in a row, the Orange & Black…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
NCAA Makes Right Move with Eligibility Announcement

NCAA Makes Right Move with Eligibility Announcement

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BY: Jason Martin In the middle of all the uncertainty around college athletics as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the NCAA made the right move and shut down sports for the foreseeable future. One thing that had sports fans and student athletes concerned was the question surrounding students’ eligibility. There is a lot that goes into giving a student-athlete their eligibility back. Scholarships, incoming freshmen, and promised playing time makes for an interesting and difficult decision on how to continue with this decision. Winter sport athletes like basketball may have a more difficult time arguing an extra year of…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Men’s Basketball Takes Vital Step in Quest for Relevance

AUM Men’s Basketball Takes Vital Step in Quest for Relevance

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BY: Jason Martin Alabama, Alabama State, Auburn, Faulkner, Huntington, and AUM are all fighting for relevance in central Alabama, and the AUM men’s basketball team took a big step in the fight after a stellar 2019-20 season. The Warhawks finished the season with a winning record at 15-14 and competed in the program’s first-ever Gulf South Conference Championship.  AUM struggled to begin their season, dropping three of their first five games to Rollins, Miles, and Embry-Riddle. The season, however, saw many accomplishments as early as their 115-80 loss to Embry-Riddle— senior guard Darrion Taylor became the 19th player in program…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Women’s Basketball Sees Growth in Opening Season

AUM Women’s Basketball Sees Growth in Opening Season

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BY: Jason Martin In their first season as full members of NCAA DII’s Gulf South Conference, Auburn University at Montgomery’s women’s basketball team showed a great deal of promise during the 2019-20 season. The Warhawks finished the season with a 12-16 record and went 5-15 in conference play. Led by senior forward Victoria Morales, AUM improved upon their 5-23 record from the 2018-19 campaign.  AUM started the season strong by going 4-1 against regional non-conference opponents. However, the Warhawks did see a swift decline in performance when conference play opened in late November. There were, however, some positive signs in…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM Softball Embraces Underdog Role In 2020

AUM Softball Embraces Underdog Role In 2020

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BY: Jason Martin Auburn-Montgomery Athletics does one thing very well: spring sports. AUM Tennis is one of the powerhouses at the NAIA level, and their play in the transition phase from NAIA to NCAA DII proves that AUM tennis will not go away anytime soon.  At Q.V. Lowe Field, the Warhawks have just two losing seasons in baseball in the history of the program. Playoff appearances, all-conference nominations, and national championship appearances are expected of AUM Baseball.  AUM Softball, meanwhile, has never registered a losing season. The Warhawks opened play in 2009 and have already won two national championships. The…
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Apr
06
2020
By Aumnibus Staff
Despite Undefeated Conference Weekend, AUM Baseball Leaves Something to be Desired

Despite Undefeated Conference Weekend, AUM Baseball Leaves Something to be Desired

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BY: Justin Martin AUM Baseball has a history of producing winning teams every season. Even with the difficult transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II status, AUM baseball continues to be competitive in a difficult conference. The Warhawks opened the season with a tough matchup against No. 20 North Georgia. The Orange & Black played three games in Dahlonega, Ga., against the Nighthawks and dropped all three games to start the 2020 campaign. AUM was only able to gain 10 runs over three games, but allowed more than 10 runs in each contest.  With nowhere to go but up, AUM…
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