AUBURN, Ala. – Fresh off setting the program record with its 10th straight victory, No. 10 Auburn (5-0-0) continues its five-game homestand against Alabama A&M Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
The game will be available for streaming on SEC Network+ and will also be broadcast on WEGL 91.1.
Admission to all Auburn soccer home contests is free.
STARTING XI
Auburn's 5-0-0 start is tied for the fourth best start in program history, all of which have occurred under head coach Karen Hoppa.
Auburn has now won 10 straight games dating back to last spring, marking the longest winning streak in the country and in program history.
The Tigers have outscored opponents 29-7 during the winning streak.
Auburn has scored multiple goals in eight straight games dating back to last spring, marking the longest streak with multiple goals in program history.
After not scoring in the first three games of the season, Auburn forwards accounted for six of seven goals in last week's wins against UAB and Chattanooga.
Kylie Bechard, Sydney Richards and Olivia Candelino each recorded a brace last week, making it four multi-goal efforts this season - the most since 2016.
Auburn is 174-65-21 all-time at home and has earned a result in nine of the last 10 home contests (6-1-3) dating back to the beginning of last season.
The Tigers haven't allowed more than one goal in a game in a span of 13 contests dating back to the SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Arkansas on Nov. 17, 2020.
Auburn and Alabama A&M have met on one other occasion with the Tigers emerging victorious, 11-0, on Aug. 25, 2000.
The 11 goals are the most in a game in program history, also marking the largest margin of victory in program history.
PLAYER TO WATCH: OLIVIA CANDELINO
Candelino recorded her first career brace in a span of 42 seconds in Sunday's win against Chattanooga. The sophomore forward ranks second on the team with six points on two goals and two assists. She has recorded a point in three straight contests and in five of the last eight contests dating back to last spring.
SCOUTING ALABAMA A&M
Alabama A&M enters the week with a 0-4-1 record.
The Bulldogs have fallen at the hands of South Alabama, Troy, Jacksonville State and Jacksonville with a draw against Alabama-Huntsville.
Lauren Christophe and Marissa Horton has accounted for the scoring this season.
Goalkeeper Jodi Medina has played all 405 minutes in frame and has made 34 saves.
PROMOTIONS
Thursday's contest marks the annual Pups at the Pitch game. Fans must fill out the necessary waiver prior to entering the Auburn Soccer Complex.
UP NEXT
The Tigers continue the five-match homestand against No. 1 Florida State (5-0-0) Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. CT on ESPNU. It marks Auburn's first top-10 matchup since the 2016 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.