Defense comes out on top as Tigers tie Wildcats in Lexington, KY

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LJ Knox gets ready to send the ball down the field at the Auburn vs. Bama Soccer Game on October 10th, 2024 Photo by Mitchell Knighten | Photographer | The Auburn Plainsman

For the 12th time in 16 matches, Auburn soccer comes away with another shutout, as the No. 11 Tigers (12-1-3,4-1-3) fought Kentucky (12-2-4, 2-2-4) to a scoreless tie on Friday night at the Bell Soccer Complex.

Auburn’s 12 shutouts, match its 2003 single-season record, with two regular-season matches left to play.

“I am pleased with how we improved from the first to the second half,” Auburn head coach Karen Hoppa said. “We generated many more opportunities, played better soccer, and gave up fewer chances. I love that we got a shutout on the road. That’s a staple to our success—credit to our players for working hard to keep that intact tonight…

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