A Battle of Willpower at Auburn Soccer Complex
The Auburn women’s soccer team faced Georgia State in a tightly contested match at the Auburn Soccer Complex, playing the final 57 minutes with only ten players after a red card and a yellow card.
Dylan Driver opened the scoring in the 14th minute, her third goal of the season, giving the Tigers an early lead.
Aaliyah Faddoul responded quickly, leveling the game in the 22nd minute with a well‑placed strike that forced the match into a deadlock.
Goalkeeper Alondra Iriarte kept the Tigers at bay with three saves, highlighted by a spectacular diving stop in the first half that preserved the tie.
Grace Ivey’s straight red card in the 37th minute reduced Auburn to ten men, yet the team maintained dominance, outshot Georgia State 11‑4 and earned seven corner kicks despite the numerical disadvantage.
The defensive effort and relentless attacking paid off, as the Tigers held firm to finish the game 1‑1, improving their season record to 3‑0‑2 while the Panthers moved to 2‑2‑1.
Looking ahead, Auburn will travel to face UAB on Thursday night at 7 p.m., a match streamed live on ESPN+, as the team seeks to build on its strong start.