AUBURN, Ala. – The Kentucky women’s soccer team (7-5-2, 3-2-2 SEC) tied with No. 21 Auburn (8-2-4, 4-2-1 SEC), 1-1, on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Auburn Soccer Complex. The Wildcats advance to a 3-2-2 record in conference play with 11 points.
The Wildcats made a statement quickly, finding the net before the Tigers within the first 20 minutes. In the 19th minute, junior midfielder Juliette Rayo struck in the bottom left side of the net. The opportunity came after a shot on goal from sophomore forward Rayna Powers was deflected by Auburn goalkeeper Ayana Yapo.
The Tigers were able to find the equalizer late in the first quarter. Junior midfielder Gracie Brown scored off a double assist from Jordyn Crosby and Kennedy Husbands.
Goalkeeper Megan Holland made some critical stops, recording four saves in the first half. Auburn outshot Kentucky 8-5 in the first 45 minutes while the Cats held the 2-1 edge in corner kicks.
The two teams battled it out in the second half with neither being able to inch ahead. Kentucky narrowly outshot Auburn 6-5 in the second half. The Tigers were able to create another seven corner kick opportunities while the Wildcats put up another two.
With another two saves in the final half, Holland recorded a career-high six saves on the night. Tonight’s match marks the sophomore’s fourth 5+ save performance this season, her third consecutive.
Rayna Powers led the team on offense, posting career highs in both total shots (6) and shots on goal (2).
Powers and freshman Elle Price started for the Wildcats for the first time in today’s match.
Up next, Kentucky will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. to face the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. ET. The match will be available to stream on SEC Network +.
Admission to all 2026 Kentucky Soccer regular season home matches will be free to the public. For the latest on UK Women’s Soccer, follow the Wildcats on Facebook, Instagram, X and at UKathletics.com.
