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Apr

18

2018

Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament to Be Held April 27

News, Sports

The 7th Annual Warhawk Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018. This event is held by AUM’s athletic department in efforts to raise money to support the AUM Women’s Basketball Team. Lagoon Park Golf Course will be hosting the golf tournament for AUM Athletics. The event will begin promptly with an 11:00 a.m. tee time that Friday. Anyone is invited to play at the annual tournament. Individuals can play for the cost of $125, and teams of four may participate for $400. All proceeds will go to the women’s basketball team. To register to play in the…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery to Host Junior Basketball Festival

Sports

The Montgomery Alabama Road Runners presets the Montgomery basketball city fest. The Road Runners are a co-ed AAU traveling basketball team. The fest is to be held April 21-22, 2018 at your local YMCA. The minimum requirement is boys and girls in grades seven through twelve. Each Division has a minimum of four teams with each team playing at least three games. This event is an Exposure Certified event which means there will be scouts on location. City Fest admission fee is $300-$375 per team that plays in the tournament. The admission for spectators are adults Saturday $15 and on…

Apr

16

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Women’s Tennis Team Takes On Mississippi College

Sports

The AUM Women’s Tennis team will have their last home match this Sunday, April 15, 2018. The Warhawks will face Mississippi College. The match is set to start at 12:00 p.m. Both Auburn University at Montgomery and Mississippi College belong to the Gulf South Conference. This will be a very challenging match for the Warhawk women. The women’s tennis team at Mississippi College has a strong record of 17-1. The AUM women have a record of 8-9. AUM is the underdog in this tennis series, but a win is definitely possible with the talent the AUM women have. Mississippi College…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Another Winning Season for AUM Softball

News, Sports, University

As February comes to a close, the Warhawks softball team sits at a 5-2 record. Starting the season off with not only a win, but a 9-0 shutout against the University of Mobile in the first tournament of the season was definitely the start the Warhawks wanted to get. The Warhawks finished the Gulf Coast invitational tournament with a 3-1 record, falling only to the University of North Georgia with a nail biting 5-4 score. In their second tournament of the season, the GSC Opening Weekend Festival, the Warhawks came out on top again with a 2-1 record. While the…

Apr

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Tennis Season in Full Swing

News, Sports, University

AUM’s tennis teams recently approached the beginning of a new season. The 2018 season will be an exciting and competitive one for both the men and women’s teams. Yair Banuelos is the head coach for both teams. His goal is to prepare the men and women physically and mentally in order to be successful among other teams. “Fitness is going to be important for the long battles that we will have against top teams,” says Coach Banuelos. He believes the AUM tennis program has the talent to upset and win against higher rank schools. Both the men and women tennis…

Mar

07

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM to Host Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

News, Sports, University

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Athletics is hosting the 2018 Special Olympics Alabama State Basketball Tournament this Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to come watch the tournament at their own pace any time during the event to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities from our very own Alabama community. According to Special Olympics Alabama, Inc., the Special Olympics provides “…year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectually disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate…

Mar

02

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Basketball NCAA Changes

Sports

This 2017-2018 Warhawk basketball season has proven to be tough one. With our recent change from NAIA to NCAA Division two there have been several changes to the program. Under the guidance of head coach Michael Cheaney he makes sure his players has what it takes on, and off the court. Bigger and tougher opponent’s in this division the Warhawk’s come out of every game with a desire to win. With high hopes coming into the season some of their goals have come up a shot short. With the season taking off in early November many of these players are…

Mar

01

2018

By Aumnibus Staff

Women’s Basketball Team Prepares for 2019 Season

Sports

The Women's basketball team is one game away from completing their 2018 season. In the beginning of the season, the Warhawks came out of the Gulf South Conference with a 2-0 record, beating not only Tuskegee, but Miles College as well. With losses to Young Harris College, Tuskegee, and Lee in November, the Warhawks had a change of pace and started off December with a win over Shorter. As the 2017 year came to a close, the Warhawks fell to Anderson College at home on December 30th. The Warhawks’ first win of the 2018 year came on January 13th when…

Dec

11

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Holiday Giving With AUM Athletics

Campus, News, Opinion, Sports, University

The holidays are right around the corner, and now is the time for giving. Students in the AUM Athletics program have shown their commitment to making a difference in the community all year, but especially during the most wonderful time of the year. They have partnered with the Montgomery County Sherriff’s Office to collect donations for a toy drive, with the Ceil Championship Holiday Gift Drive to deliver gifts to nursing home residents, and with the American Red Cross to host two major blood drives. Each individual team also chooses a local organization to volunteer with. This year, teams have…

Dec

02

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Dan Davis to Coach Women’s Basketball Team

News, Sports, University

The AUM Women’s Basketball team is under the leadership of Coach Dan Davis. Davis graduated from AUM in 1999, receiving his degree in Secondary Education and Social Sciences, and played basketball throughout his four years as an AUM student. Davis is proud to be back as a part of the AUM family and as the coach. During his AUM career, the team played in the NAIA National Tournament, won the NAIA Southeast Region and were the Southern States Conference Champions. Davis has been married to his wife, Christi Shirley, for 18 years and they have four children, Abigail, Cooper, Nash…

Dec

01

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Hires Sports Information Director Matthew Pellegrim

News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery’s new Sports Information Director is Mr. Matthew Paul Pellegrim. Pellegrim is responsible for keeping statistics for the home games, writing press releases, running media, live video streams, highlights and edits, giving interviews, being the liaison between media and public, and setting interviews for coaches and athletes. Mr. Pellegrim was born Oct. 27 in Meridian, Mississippi. During his childhood years, Pellegrim was always active; he loved to play basketball and enjoyed watching football. He has always been involved with sports, from his own career, to supporting friends and family. Pellegrim attended Mississippi State College, where he earned…

Nov

09

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Introducing the “Curtiss Crazies” Student Section

News, Sports, University

Basketball season is upon us and it’s time for us to get hype! With our transition into Division II we have some very excited students on campus ready to cheer on our team. Preston Collins took his excitement and put a plan into action and with that we have a new student section, “The Curtiss Crazies.” With a relatively young campus he wanted to instill some more tradition on campus in hopes this would inspire others to feel just as passionate. “I just thought the Curtiss Crazies would catapult us into a traditional school when it comes to sports and…

Nov

03

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Micheal Cheaney to Coach Men’s Basketball Team

News, Sports, University

The AUM Men’s Basketball team is coming into the new season ready to set things off with Coach Michael Cheaney to lead them to victory. Coach Cheaney has more than 15 years of experience at the NAIA level, as well as having played at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. Cheaney, from Indiana, comes from a family that is known for playing basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1996, and went on to earn a Master’s in Sports Management from Indiana State University. Cheaney was a standout student-athlete at Kentucky Wesleyan University.…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Third Annual “Hoops Madness” to Take Place This Week

News, Sports, University

AUM will kick off the 2017-2018 basketball season with its annual “Hoops Madness” on Thursday, October 19. This year’s event will consist of a 3-point challenge, a dunking competition, and promotional games. The Athletics Department and the Student Government Association team up each year to rally support for the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. “Hoops Madness” is a great way for supporters to honor and celebrate the Warhawks. It’s also a great way for the student athletes to introduce themselves. They tell everyone their names so that when the games come around, you’ll…

Oct

17

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Melissa Robinson to Coach AUM’s First Women’s Volleyball Team

News, Sports, University

Auburn University at Montgomery’s first women’s volleyball team is scheduled to play under the leadership of Coach Melissa Robinson. A strong coach with dedicated players could make this inaugural team unstoppable. Photos by Frank Williams. Coach Robinson came to AUM with a strong history as a team player and a coach. As a coach, Robinson’s record shows her as having built Tuskegee’s volleyball program to lead Tuskegee to its season of 32-32, coached four all-conference performers, including the 2015 Co-SIAC Player of the Year, one All-South Region performer, as well as, guiding at least one student-athlete to the NCAA Division…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM to Offer New Minor in Nutrition

News, Sports, University

There is a new minor being offered through the Kinesiology Department in the College of Education. This Sports Nutrition minor is open to all students, but may be especially beneficial to students who are in a health-related major. The minor will be comprised of a sequence of classes that will make a total of 26 credit hours. There are two additional courses for those who are interested in continuing on to pursue a graduate degree in nutrition, such as a Registered Dietitian program. Since this is a new minor, there will be some initial flexibility regarding the sequence of which…

Oct

16

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Meet the 2017 AUM Cross Country Team

News, Sports, University

The Cross Country team consists of members who run long races over varied terrains, including hills, roads, mud puddles, grassy fields, rocky paths, and sometimes even shallow streams. The runner must have a strong heart, put in a lot of practice and have a good pair of racing and training shoes. To complete the race, the runners must not only have the strength to finish, but must also always be aware of their surroundings. Cross Country is capable of being both an individual and a team sport. Individuals compete against other runners, then the runners scores, based on the individual…

Oct

12

2017

By Aumnibus Staff

Q&A with Jessie Rosa, AUM’s First Female Sports Director

News, Sports, University

Sports are embedded in American Culture. In a historically male dominated industry, women are making incredible strides in having successful careers in the sports industry. One very talented woman on AUM’s campus is Athletic Director, Jessie Rosa. Jessie is AUM’s first female athletic director. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Jessie and ask her about her success in athletics. Q: What has attributed to getting you to this position and what has helped with your success in athletics? A: Obviously the willingness for people to give me the opportunity to grow within athletics. I owe a lot of…

Dec

01

2016

By Aumnibus Staff

Burn it to Earn it

Opinion, Sports

Classes, homework, extra-curricular activities and making time for family and friends can keep a student’s schedule pretty full. Making time to exercise may not be a priority during midterms and exams; however, it does serve to benefit the mind and body exponentially and could even boost those test scores. Michigan State University conducted a research that found a connection between exercise and higher GPAs, as reported by Medical Daily. The study even showed that those who had a gym membership were less likely to drop out of college. Joining a gym not only provided students with an opportunity to acquire…

Oct

14

2015

By Aumnibus Staff

Hoops Madness

Campus, News, Sports, University

Come out and tip off the 2015-2016 basketball season as the Department of Athletics and the AUM Student Government Association hosts the first inaugural Hoops Madness. This event will include AUM’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball team player introductions, basketball challenges, promotional games and the unveiling of the new student section. “The student section will be more official this season and will truly be the voice of the students,” said Jake Wyatt with Athletic Administration. Sports entertainment is not the only treat at the event. The first 250 students to arrive will receive a free t-shirt; several other prizes will be…