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Warhawk men’s baseball opener weekend ends with a win

14Apr

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Warhawk men’s baseball opener weekend ends with a win

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 seven walks and two hit-by-pitches. We have to do a better job of making teams earn what they get. Offensively, we need to find some situational hitting. Runners...

AUM basketball looking ahead for the GCS title

4Mar

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AUM basketball looking ahead for the GCS title

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 have high ambitions and are eager to lead their team to victory. Both transfer students, graduate student Travis Anderson and senior Zameron Boozer said they want to give it everything they have on t...

Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

26Feb

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Op-ed: AUM cheerleading makes history going to nationals

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 us to be the best we can be, we wouldn't be the team we are today. "The 12 student-athletes dedicate their time to enhance and develop their skillset to be compet...

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

22Jan

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

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 more in five games so far this basketball season, according to AUM Athletics. Warhawk fans will continue to see the women’s team flourish this Saturday at an a...

AUM men’s soccer defender: Tasker Wheeler

13Nov

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Opinion, Sports

AUM men’s soccer defender: Tasker Wheeler

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 and shake attackers in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) up. The Warhawks are currently undefeated earning two wins, zero losses, and three ties so far bringing in a lot of confidence for th...

13Nov

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Opinion, Sports

Spiking success

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 I tried volleyball and it stuck with me,” she said. Volleyball seemed to be a great alternative to basketball for Santuari, It is a national trend to leave...

13Nov

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Opinion, Sports

Aiming high and scoring goals

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 team, said her inspiration comes from Alex Morgan, a professional soccer player, and her parents. In a recent interview, Webster talked about how her parents were her biggest inspiration. She said, “My paren...

AUM women’s soccer welcomes new goalkeeper

13Nov

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AUM women’s soccer welcomes new goalkeeper

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 international collegiate athlete. She describes how she ended up in the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the sport at home. After spending her jun...

AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

13Nov

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AUM record breaking XC runner from Kenya

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 is named an All-Region runner in the 3K at St. Johns High School. The computer science major was also named Warhawk of the Week in September. Basil also placed eighth place in the mee...

13Nov

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Attitude and improvement

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 her journey to Montgomery, goals for this year and leadership as an upperclassman. A native of Benton, Kentucky, Watwood began playing soccer a...