athletics

Nov
14
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
Playing the game how it needs to be played: Keeping athletes from concussions in contact sports

Playing the game how it needs to be played: Keeping athletes from concussions in contact sports

Campus, News, Sports,
By: J'Marco Smith AUM Audio · Katherine Clark talks about her goal keeping athletes strong on and off the sideline MONTGOMERY, Ala. Sept. 4 – Athletic trainers play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of athlete injuries, and are often the first responders when an incident occurs on the field. One Auburn University at Montgomery athletic trainer’s goal is to keep athletes strong on and off the sideline.   AUM assistant athletic trainer Katherine Clark was interviewed about concerns of injuries, such as concussions. “A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can significantly impact athletes’ ability to participate…
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Aug
29
2024
By Cam Harris
AUM Athletics hopes to build on its successful 2023 campaign

AUM Athletics hopes to build on its successful 2023 campaign

News, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Cameron Harris, AUMnibus social media coordinator & writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. — AUM Athletics has many exciting players and teams looking to compete in AUM's fifth year as an NCAA Division II program. AUM is part of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) where they compete against many teams, not only in Alabama, but across the southeastern gulf coast. Soccer, volleyball and cross country are the first sports on the fall calendar that students will be able to attend, with the men’s and women’s teams having games on Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.…
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Apr
14
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
Warhawk men’s baseball opener weekend ends with a win

Warhawk men’s baseball opener weekend ends with a win

Sports
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler Auburn University at Montgomery men’s baseball opened their spring season with two losses against Saint Leo University and ended that Florida trip with a win. They then had a midweek matchup against Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama and unfortunately lost 7-12. This means that the team is currently sitting at a 1-3 overall record.  After the tough loss in Birmingham against Miles College, head coach Franklin Bush said “[He’s] frustrated with what we put on the field today." Head Coach Franklin added, "We consistently talk about limiting free bases, but we gave away…
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Mar
04
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM basketball looking ahead for the GCS title

AUM basketball looking ahead for the GCS title

Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler AUM men’s basketball started off the season with two strong wins when they traveled to Florida for the GSC-SSC Crossover Challenge on Nov. 11 and the team is looking ahead for a chance at the Gulf South Conference title. These two wins against (Saint Leo University and Florida Southern College) on the road sparked the attention of the AUM fanbase. Since these two games the Warhawks have had an up-and-down season to date but still have that spark and perseverance that everyone is excited about. Two basketball front men said they both…
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Feb
26
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

Sports,
The 2023-2024 AUM cheerleading team is shown together outside of Goodwyn Hall. Photo courtesy of Frank Williams. By: Kniya Potts The AUM cheerleading team is making history preparing to attend the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida in April.  This will be the first time AUM cheerleading will travel to compete for a national title.  I have been a member of the AUM cheerleading team since freshman year, and I am ecstatic to be a part of this experience. Coach Samantha Rose is determined to ensure that we have a successful outcome. Without her continuously pushing…
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Jan
22
2024
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM women’s and men’s basketball teams performed strongly against Montevallo last week

AUM women’s and men’s basketball teams performed strongly against Montevallo last week

News, University,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Tasker Wheeler Auburn University at Montgomery women’s basketball team last Saturday pulled through for a home win against Montevallo, now standing at a season record of 8-7, 6-5. In an after-game interview, head coach John Plefka stated enthusiastically about the women’s win, “Huge home win for us after two straight double-digit losses; we had a solid week of practice and responded right from the tip. We executed everything very well, especially our defensive game plan.” A notable junior player on the court nicknamed “The Alabama Sniper” Allasha Dudley has now scored twenty points or…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM men’s soccer defender: Tasker Wheeler

AUM men’s soccer defender: Tasker Wheeler

Opinion, Sports
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Attackers in the Gulf South Conference should be worried this season By: Lex Wedgworth AUM Audio · AUM men's soccer defender Tasker Wheeler in the GCS MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Tasker Wheeler is a soccer defender for the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Warhawks men’s soccer team and ready to make a statement this season.   To catch students up on what is currently going on regarding the team, Wheeler humbly answered some questions about the team and himself. It is Wheeler’s first season here at AUM and he could not be more ready to go in there…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Spiking success

Spiking success

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Choosing the thrilling world of college volleyball By: Deshala Wilkins AUM Audio · AUM COMM student Deshala Wilkins interviews Giulia Santuari about her love for volleyball MONTGOMERY, Ala. — What is the true motivation of a college athlete? In an interview, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athlete Giulia Santuari said her love for volleyball struck her at the age of nine, but it was not always her first choice.   The 6-foot-1 senior psychology major from Italy started off playing basketball but did not like the physical contact. “I realized I didn’t like contact sports, so…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Aiming high and scoring goals

Aiming high and scoring goals

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Inspired by her role models, Emma Webster finds a way to balance her studies and soccer By: Gracie Keith AUM Audio · Aiming High and Scoring Goals: How Emma Webster Balances Studies and Soccer MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Growing up did you have an inspirational role model? Maybe this was a famous athlete, celebrity or a family member. The choice could be who is the coolest, or has the most money or medals. But for some, there is so much more to a role model. Emma Webster, a sophomore on the Auburn University Montgomery Women’s Soccer…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM women’s soccer welcomes new goalkeeper

AUM women’s soccer welcomes new goalkeeper

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Rachel Moore AUM Audio · AUM Women’s Soccer welcomes new goalkeeper MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The prospect of a new player to a team can bring excitement and anticipation in the world of collegiate sports. Transfer sophomore and goalkeeper for Auburn University at Montgomery women’s soccer, Karla Guzmano-Ortiz, has promised to be a beneficial addition to the team. Hailing from her home of Puerto Rico, the confidence surrounding soccer exudes from Guzman-Ortiz when sitting across from her. Donned in a pink uniform, she shared her journey from budding high school player in Puerto Rico to…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Basil Koech, anything that the mind thinks or wants, it is something that is achievable. By: Zoe McWilliams AUM Audio · AUM record-breaking XC runner from Kenya MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Basil Koech runs cross country for Auburn University at Montgomery and being a freshman, he has some great things going for him now and in his future.   Basil’s recent finish of 15:39.60 led to the success of AUM being in second place, and a new record at the meet held at Jacksonville State University. According to the Cross-Country roster on the AUM Athletics website, Basil…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Attitude and improvement

Attitude and improvement

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtsey of AUM Athletics How an AUM women’s soccer player hopes to change team culture  By: Dalton Kimbro AUM Audio · AUM COMM major Dalton Kimbro interviews soccer player Whitley Watwood MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) junior women’s soccer player Whitley Watwood is no stranger to change.   From a six-hour move from her hometown in Kentucky to a switch in her lifelong position on the field, Watwood, a special education major, has navigated her circumstances en route to a significant amount of playing time this season for the Warhawks. I sat down with Watwood to discuss…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy by AUM Athletics By: Keturah Stone AUM Audio · COMM major Keturah Stone interviews Warhawk volleyball player Taylor Lewis MONTGOMERY, Ala. − Transitioning from high school to college is difficult. For Auburn University at Montgomery freshman volleyball player Taylor Lewis, it’s a dream come true, but with growing pains.   Lewis, who is from Alpharetta, Georgia, spoke with me about her experience playing volleyball in high school for Providence Christian Academy.  But she’s been playing volleyball since age 11 when she started competitive travel ball. At her high school, she was awarded 2019 Rookie of the Year and Defensive…
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Nov
13
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Between the volleyball court and the classroom

Between the volleyball court and the classroom

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics How Emily Brown balances athletics and academics By: Penton McNider AUM Audio · Between the volleyball court and the classroom MONTGOMERY, Ala — The fall 2023 sports season and academic schedule are underway at Auburn University of Montgomery. With this semester entering the second month, student assignments are becoming more intense and student-athletes are facing higher stress levels. However, that is not the case for AUM student-athlete Emily Brown, a freshman on the Warhawks’ volleyball team. When asked if Brown felt any extra pressure being an AUM athlete, she explained it's in her nature to…
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Nov
07
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
A record-breaking transfer

A record-breaking transfer

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics Maya Thompson on transitioning to AUM Volleyball By: Makenzie Martin MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A transfer to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) from Alabama State University (ASU), Maya Thompson is a six-foot middle blocker from Chicago who carefully dissected her move this year to the Warhawks volleyball team.  For Thompson, several factors contributed to her transferring to AUM, mainly Flavia Siqueira, her volleyball coach. Siqueira coached the 2022 volleyball team to their fourth consecutive attendance in the Gulf South Conference (GSC), according to Siqueira’s biography on the AUM Athletics volleyball website.  “We actually played AUM last…
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Nov
07
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
Finding balance: How AUM student-athletes deal with it all

Finding balance: How AUM student-athletes deal with it all

Opinion, Sports,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics By: Jordan White MONTGOMERY, Ala. –– Student-athletes have two sides to themselves just like a coin. Being the same person, but having to flip perspectives between school sports and their social life can be challenging. Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM) junior soccer player Lauren Akemon gave helpful insight into the dedication it takes to be a student-athlete. Her friendly attitude is matched by how determined she is on the field. According to the AUM Athletics website in 2022, Akemon helped AUM earn a draw with Lady Flames playing 477 total minutes on the year. She…
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Nov
07
2023
By Aumnibus Staff
“For Their Strength and Courage”

“For Their Strength and Courage”

Opinion, Sports
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics The Story of Temi, an AUM soccer player By: Victoria Salters AUM Audio · “For Their Strength and Courage” – The Story of Temi, an AUM soccer player MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria where vibrant culture and the love of soccer are deeply connected, a young talent named Aristarchus Oluwatuyi, known by his teammates affectionately as Temi was born. Temi’s passion for soccer began at an early age. Nigeria, Temi’s home country has a rich history in soccer. According to the All Nigeria Soccer website the Nigerian national football team…
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Oct
26
2023
By Alexis Stafford
Juggling the role of student and athlete

Juggling the role of student and athlete

Opinion, Sports, ,
Photo Courtesy of AUM Athletics AUM volleyball player Myllena Torquetti says follow your heart By: Alexis Stafford MONTGOMERY, Ala.— AUM junior Myllena Torquetti, a volleyball player from Brazil, gavesome insight as to what her daily routine looks like as a student-athlete. Her training begins with a workout in the Wellness Center from 8-9 a.m., and after classes she ends with practice in the gym from 4:30-7 p.m. Torquetti says these tough practices usually consist of “a lot of reps of swinging, blocking, passing [and other] volleyball movements.” Torquetti’s stats prove thepractices are valuable as her season highs consist of nine…
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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
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

Sports
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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