Gators Draw 1-1 With Tigers in Gainesville
Florida finished the match with 10 players following a late red card against Auburn at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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The Florida Gators played to a 1-1 draw against the Auburn Tigers at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Florida finished the match a player down after forward Lena Bailey received a red card in the 88th minute.
Why it matters
The result leaves the Gators with a season record of 6-6-4 as they continue their campaign. Courtney Hogan's goal provided a crucial equalizer, marking her as the 14th different player to score for the team this season.
Florida now holds a season record of 6-6-4, while Auburn moves to 8-2-6. The Gators concluded the contest with only 10 players on the field.
The players
Lena Bailey
She is a senior forward for the Florida Gators who received a red card in the 88th minute of the match.
Courtney Hogan
She is a Florida player who became the 14th different goal scorer for the team this season during the match against Auburn.
Jordyn Crosby
She is an Auburn player who scored the opening goal for her team in the 20th minute.
The details
Auburn took the lead in the 20th minute when Jordyn Crosby scored after Hannah Bell collected a loose ball from goalkeeper Paloma Peña. Florida responded later as Courtney Hogan converted a cross from Zoe Main to tie the match.
Timeline
20th minute: Jordyn Crosby scored for Auburn.
88th minute: Lena Bailey received a red card.
Nov. 1: Florida plays Georgia.
Season Trajectory
This draw impacts Florida's position within the 2026 collegiate soccer season rankings as they approach their final regular season games. The result forces adjustments for the upcoming roster rotation ahead of the matchup against Georgia.
Florida will be forced to adjust their starting rotation for the Nov. 1 match against Georgia due to the absence of Lena Bailey. The draw keeps the Gators at a 6-6-4 record, impacting their statistical standing as they push toward postseason qualification.
The takeaway
The late red card serves as a reminder of how quickly player availability can shift during a tightly contested game. Fans should monitor roster updates closely ahead of the upcoming match against Georgia.
What happens next
Florida is scheduled to play Georgia on Nov. 1.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Independent Florida Alligator.
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