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AUM hoops hires Robert Penny from ECU

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) —- Auburn Montgomery’s head men’s basketball coach Michael Cheaney announced the addition of Robert Penny as an assistant coach for the program on Tuesday. Penny joined the Warhawks following two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at East Carolina University. During his tenure with the Pirates, Penny assisted in the team’s progress not only on the court,…

Six Warhawks named to ITA’s All-Academic Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  (aumathletics.com) — The Auburn Montgomery men’s and women’s tennis team were each announced as 2016 All-Academic Teams by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association recently. The men’s program was one of 15 teams selected, while the women’s team was among the 21 institutions honored. Additionally, Vincent Dubosclard, Birkir Gunnarsson, Francisco Mendieta and Santiago Veglia from the men’s squad, as well…

AUM’s Lovrich selected as ABCA/Diamond Regional Coach of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C.  (aumathletics.com) — After leading the team to its fourth Avista-NAIA World Series in the history of the program, Auburn Montgomery head baseball coach Marty Lovrich was selected one of 10 NAIA ABCA/Diamond Regional Coaches of the Year recently by the American Baseball Coaches Association. The honor marks the second time in four years as a head coach Lovrich…

Seigenthaler jumps Faulkner for AUM post

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) — Auburn Montgomery head women’s basketball coach Dan Davis announced the addition of Kris Seigenthaler as assistant coach for the program Wednesday. Seigenthaler joined the Warhawks following three seasons as assistant coach at former conference rival Faulkner University. “I am excited to have Kris join our program and the AUM family,” Davis said. “In the few years…

Warhawk signs free agent deal with Rays

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) — Auburn Montgomery senior first baseball Mac Seibert has signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, the organization announced Monday. The Cantonment, Fla., native, was assigned to Port Charlotte, Fla., where he will play for the Gulf Coast League Rays. Seibert appeared in 56 games last season, hitting .337 with a team-high seven home…

Auburn Montgomery Accepts Invitation to Gulf South Conference

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) — Auburn University at Montgomery Chancellor Dr. John G. Veres III and Gulf South Conference Commissioner Matt Wilson announced Thursday that the university has been extended, and accepted, a membership invitation to join the GSC as a member, beginning in the 2017-18 year. “Auburn University at Montgomery is proud to become a member of the Gulf South…

AUM’s SID staff recognized as one of best in the nation

DALLAS, Texas (aumathletics.com) —- The Auburn Montgomery sports information staff was honored with the 2015-16 Gary Spitler Memorial Award for Excellence in Publications Monday, after earning 15 top-10 finishes, including four first-place showings, in the NAIA-SIDA Publications and Media Contest. The Excellence in Publications Award marked the first time in school history the sports information team earned the distinction. Since…

AUM tabbed as NAIA softball playoff site

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (aumathletics.com) —- Auburn University at Montgomery was selected as one of the 10 host sites for the 4th annual NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round, the national office announced Wednesday. In addition to AUM, host institutions include: Davenport University (Mich.), Georgia Gwinnett College, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.), Louisiana State University Alexandria, Morningside College (Iowa), Oklahoma City University, Reinhardt University…

AUM softball fighting back after losing top spot in NAIA poll

AUM softball falls to No. 2 in NAIA poll behind Oklahoma City.

Montgomery, AL— The Auburn-Montgomery softball team has fallen one spot to No. 2 in the third regular-season NAIA Softball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. AUM lost both doubleheader games  to Brenau University this past weekend, but the Warhawks are fighting back. “We were a little aggravated that we were pushed out of that top spot,” Warhawks head coach Eric Newell said. “The…

AUM bests Thomas 6-1 in Hits for Heroes Game

OZARK, Ala. (aumathletics.com) — The No. 6 Auburn Montgomery baseball team defeated Thomas University 6-1 Wednesday afternoon in the Hits for Heroes Game, after scattering 10 hits as a team. NOTES • The Warhawks improved to 30-9 on the year. • The Night Hawks fell to 13-24 on the season. STANDOUT PERFORMERS • Junior Houston Davenport led the way for the…