The fall semester is just around the corner, and with it comes the opening of the Auburn athletics schedule. The soccer team kicks off the incoming fall semester, that is full of sports, with an exhibition game against Georgia Southern on August 8.
The team comes into this season with a chip on their shoulder after an early elimination in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of in-state neighbor Samford. With that game in mind, this fall will be an effort in overcoming that conclusion.
“Last season, we all felt disappointed with the way it ended,” said head coach Karen Hoppa. “We had a great regular season. We took a massive step forward from the year before and then got upset in NCAA Tournament. We feel like there’s unfinished business.”
Auburn fell to Samford 2-0 on November 12 to end last season after beating the Bulldogs…
