No. 25 Auburn Soccer Settles for 1-1 Draw at Florida
No. 25 Auburn battled Florida to a 1-1 road draw, with senior Jordyn Crosby scoring in the 21st minute for her first goal of the season. The Tigers created late chances but couldn’t capitalize, even after Florida went down to 10 players in the 88th minute. Auburn’s defense remains a major strength as the regular season nears its end.
By the Numbers- Auburn is 8-2-6 overall and 4-2-3 in SEC play; Florida is 6-6-4 and 2-4-3.
- Auburn has allowed 5 goals this season; the program record for fewest goals allowed in a regular season is 13.
- Auburn led 10-9 in shots, while Florida held a 3-2 edge in shots on goal and 58%-42% possession.
Auburn limited a strong Florida team and generated opportunities, but couldn’t turn its late pressure into a winner. Florida’s red card gave the Tigers a final opening, yet the match ended level.
State of Play- Auburn has conceded the fewest goals in the SEC and is tied for the second-fewest nationally.
- The Tigers have not allowed a second-half goal this season.
Auburn closes the regular season on the road against Texas on Nov. 1 at noon, then begins SEC Tournament play Nov. 8.
Bottom LineAuburn missed a chance to take all three points, but its stingy defense and ability to create chances keep the Tigers well positioned heading into the postseason.
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