Auburn, Alabama — This spring season was filled with learning, growth and success as the Tigers of Auburn soccer finished the exhibition with an overall record of 4-1.
“Overall, I’m really happy with how our group played this spring,” Tigers head coach said. Karen Hoppa Said. “The team has improved a lot on the attacking side of the ball, not only in possession and combination play, but also in our ability to create quality chances. If we can build on this effort, we are in for a really exciting autumn.” right” “
Auburn University started its spring with a 2-0 win over Jacksonville State University. Next, the Orange & Blue shut out South Alabama 3-0 and another in-state opponent. The level of competition increased as the Tigers headed into the game against Ole Miss and left with a blowout 2-1 win. In the penultimate matchup of the spring, Auburn rode to the home of Georgia, the reigning SEC Tournament champion, and cruised to a 3-0 victory. Finally, Auburn took on Clemson, a program that had just reached the Final Four, but lost a close 1-2, resulting in a Tiger vs. Tiger clash to end the season.
As a team, the Tigers outscored their opponents 11-3, scoring 37 offensive points with the help of 15 assists. Auburn also took 22 offensive corner kicks and took 83 shots, 38 of which went on target.
All 25 active members of the Tigers' roster participated in the game, with 18 different players starting.center back quartet LJ Knox and jessica osbourne and forward dylan driver and shelby sally He started in all five games.
Knox played a team-high 448 total minutes and earned the title of Spring Ironwoman. She was followed by Osborne (428); Hayden Colson (306), anna haddock (288), Sally (287), Hayley Duca (284) and erin houston (282).
Auburn scored 11 goals, led by Driver (3). Becky Contreras (2), Haddock (2), Sally (2), Duca (1), Mallory Mooney (1). The goal was assisted by Sidney Thibodeau (4), Driver (3), Haddock (2), Colson (1), Contreras (1), Mooney (1), Sully (1), Jaycee Silhan (1) and olivia woodson (1).
In net, the Tigers' goalkeeping unit averaged 0.60 goals against and saved 17 of the 20 dangerous chances they faced.veteran Maddy Prohaska He denied every chance to score in his 180 minutes of action. She made six saves. taylor richards Added 5 own saves, then Ayana Yapo four and Jenna Sapon In two.
Auburn football will return to action in early August for the start of the 2024 season. The full season schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.