Volleyball

Spiking success

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…
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A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

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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Between the volleyball court and the classroom

Between the volleyball court and the classroom

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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A record-breaking transfer

A record-breaking transfer

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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Juggling the role of student and athlete

Juggling the role of student and athlete

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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AUM Volleyball 

AUM Volleyball 

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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Warhawk Volleyball Season Ends in GSC Semifinal

Warhawk Volleyball Season Ends in GSC Semifinal

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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Lady Warhawks Lose to Mississippi College

Lady Warhawks Lose to Mississippi College

BY: Brandon Barker The Lady Warhawks were swept by Mississippi College on Friday, losing a pivotal conference game. The Lady Choctaws won 3-0 against the Warhawks in a home game that helped boost their confidence as the season winds down.  Mississippi College moves on with a record 10-19 and a total of 5 conference wins. The Warhawks move on with a record of 16-13 and 7 conference wins. The Warhawks are still eligible for the playoff with 3 games over .500 and a couple more games left in the regular season. Mississippi College won the match in straight sets 25-18,…
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AUM Volleyball vs West Georgia

AUM Volleyball vs West Georgia

BY: Brandon Barker AUM battled against University of West Georgia this past Saturday but fell short. This (3-0) loss ended the Warhawks’ three-game winning streak. This road test proved to be one of AUM’s toughest matchups so far.  The West Georgia Wolves are currently (9-7) and undefeated in the Gulf South Conference, with a record of (4-1) at home and a (3-4) record at neutral locations. The Wolves hit .227 on the day, with a dominant performance from one of their freshman. UWG held the Warhawks to a .120 hitting percentage, which led to an easy match win.  AUM’s conference…
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