University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss
1-1-0, 0-0-0
Auburn
2-0-0, 0-0-0
Golden Eagles Clipped By Auburn In Season Opener
8/21/2022 6:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
AUBURN, Ala.-- Southern Miss Golden Eagles were defeated by the Auburn Tigers 9-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Soccer complex for their season opener.  Â
The first goal came from a bouncing ball served into the box by Auburn forward Maddie Simpson at the 8-minute mark in the first half. This gave the Tigers an early 1-0 lead. Simpson's first-half goal was her first of the 2022 season. Auburn captain Anna Haddock kept their lead with a goal scored in the 34th minute in the bottom right of the goal with an assist from midfielder Hannah Waesch.  Â
The Black and Gold tried to get a foothold in the game but fell short as the first half concluded with the Tigers leading 3-0.  Â
In the second half of play, defender Hayden Colson netted the ball in the bottom right of the goal with a double assist by Waesch and midfielder Sydney Richards. This extended their lead to 4-0. Â
The Golden Eagles struggled as the match continued as Auburn refused to let them make their four shots on the pitch. Â
The Auburn Tigers scored their last goal in the 81st minute of the match, scoring 9-0. Â
Despite the loss, Southern Miss finished the match with a 5-2 save advantage over Auburn.  Â
Looking ahead: The Golden Eagles are set to play the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Ala, Thursday, August 25, at 6 p.m. Â
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Team Stats
Maddie Simpson (1)
GOAL by AUB Simpson, Maddie.
07:33
Anna Haddock (2)
Assisted By: Marissa Arias
GOAL by AUB Haddock, Anna Assist by Arias, Marissa.
33:08
Carly Thatcher (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Waesch
GOAL by AUB Thatcher, Carly Assist by Waesch, Hannah.
41:25
Hayden Colson (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Waesch , Sydney Richards
GOAL by AUB Colson, Hayden Assist by Waesch, Hannah and Richards, Sydney.
48:24
Sabrina McNeill (2)
Assisted By: Anna Haddock
GOAL by AUB McNeill, Sabrina Assist by Haddock, Anna.
60:07
Sabrina McNeill (2)
Assisted By: Carly Thatcher , Olivia Fout
GOAL by AUB McNeill, Sabrina Assist by Thatcher, Carly and Fout, Olivia.
68:56
Brooke Berdan
AUB Brooke Berdan PENALTY KICK GOAL.
70:17
Sydnie Thibodaux (1)
Assisted By: Olivia Fout
GOAL by AUB Thibodaux, Sydnie Assist by Fout, Olivia.
72:40
Hailey Whitaker (1)
Assisted By: Erin Houston
GOAL by AUB Whitaker, Hailey Assist by Houston, Erin.
80:47
