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Aug

28

2026

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By Patrick Eiland

A look at the Warhawks fall sports season

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The AUM Soccer Field on quiet a day before the seasons starts. (photo courtesy of Patrick Eiland) The Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks fall sports starts this weekend with both the men and women soccer seasons kicking off. Here's what to look forward to this season from them and all of the other fall sports. Men’s Soccer After going 10-5-3 last season and coming up short in the Gulf South Conference tournament to West Florida the Warhawks expectations are as high as ever going into the 2026 season. They open as the favorites to win the GCS this year with…

Feb

27

2026

By Sofia Cerebuch

More than six years later, FCA returns to campus

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Photo courtesy of the FCA Instagram. On Feb. 25, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held its second meeting at Auburn University at Montgomery after six-years of absence. The FCA is a non-denominational Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1954, which focuses on connecting athletes and coaches under the faith of God. Its mission, as stated on its official website fca.org, is to lead professional, college and high school coaches and athletes into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the church. It took six years to bring the fellowship back to AUM. Organizer Moriah Seay, a former volleyball player who…

Oct

21

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

McCain becomes all-time kill leader in AUM volleyball history

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Kendall McCain on the volleyball court after the Christian Brothers game (photo courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell). Senior outside hitter Kendall McCain made history, becoming Auburn University at Montgomery’s all-time leader in career last month in a dramatic match against Valdosta State at The Athletics Complex. “Breaking the record is special to me,” McCain said, “I put in a lot of work these past few years, so I’m super honored that they recognized it and everything.” The volleyball star recorded her record-breaking 760th kill midway through the match, surpassing the previous mark of 759 held by former player Nyah Whittlesey who…

Sep

16

2025

By Cam Harris

AUM volleyball hopeful for better outcome to the 2025 season after a disappointing 2024 campaign

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University at Montgomery's volleyball team fell short of their expectations last year, marred by injuries and scheduling conflicts; head coach Craig Case made it clear that last year's team was hindered by things not in their control. “We don't have to worry about overworking people like we did last year,” said Case when asked about how the lack of depth hurt the team last year. In addition to overcoming last year's roster woes the Warhawks have another challenge in replacing their star player, Maya Thompson who became only the third player to be named first team…

Nov

14

2024

By Sofia Cerebuch

When the game becomes life: The inner battle of an athlete

Editorials, Sportseditoral, student athlete, Volleyball

Every human being in the course of his or her existence develops different “selves” that altogether make up the entire character, emotions, abilities–in short, the person himself or herself. When we begin to cultivate a passion, a side is born within us that comes out and lives independently whenever we do what we love. I love playing volleyball, and I know that I am split in half. there is one side, which is commanded by Sofia, a simple girl, who tries to survive in a demanding world of daily challenges; then there is other side, that of the Sofia athlete,…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Spiking success

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

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…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

A freshman’s rewarding transition to college volleyball

Opinion, Sportsathletics, 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…

Nov

13

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

Between the volleyball court and the classroom

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

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…

Nov

07

2023

By Aumnibus Staff

A record-breaking transfer

Opinion, Sportsathletics, Volleyball

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…

Oct

26

2023

By Alexis Stafford

Juggling the role of student and athlete

Opinion, Sportsathletics, feature, Volleyball

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…

Nov

10

2022

By Cameron Grant

AUM Volleyball

Sports, Universityathletics, 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…

Apr

26

2021

By Aumnibus Staff

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…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Lady Warhawks Lose to Mississippi College

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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,…

Oct

14

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Volleyball vs West Georgia

Sportsathletics, Volleyball

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…