Auburn’s soccer squad opened its campaign on a high note, dispatching Southern Illinois 3-0 while preserving a third consecutive clean sheet. The win lifts the Tigers to 2-0-1 and underscores a defensive discipline that has become a hallmark of the early season.
Possession was heavily skewed in Auburn’s favor, with the team controlling nearly 80 percent of the ball and generating 23 attempts, eight of which were on target. The Tigers also earned 13 corner kicks, seven of them in the first half, a testament to their relentless pressure.
Key Contributions
Veteran forwards Dylan Driver and Chloe Taylor each added two goals, with Taylor’s second of the season coming in the second half. Freshman Torrey Polk capped the scoring in the 84th minute with her first career goal, a moment that drew cheers from the home crowd.
Next up, Auburn travels to face Kennesaw State on August 27 at 6 p.m. CT, a road test that will gauge the team’s ability to translate its early dominance into future success.