Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics

CLEVELAND, Miss. – The No. 4 Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team (9-1-2, GSC: 6-0-2) earned a 2-0 road victory over the Delta State Statesmen (2-9-2, GSC: 0-6-1) on Saturday morning, clinching its spot in the 2026 Gulf South Conference Tournament.

Benjamin Hoffmann scored both goals for the Warhawks, while Nathan Le Roux recorded an assist. Goalkeeper Jakob Buhrkuhl made one save to help secure the shutout.

COACH THORNE'S COMMENTS
"Great road win after a long trip and logistic changes with the weather. Proud of the lads focus and concentration to get the job today. Very happy for big Benni to get two goals today and another clean sheet for the team."

FIRST HALF
AUM controlled the attack in the opening half, recording 10 shots compared to two for Delta State. The Warhawks put four shots on goal, but Statesmen goalkeeper Daniel Santema stopped each attempt to keep the match scoreless at halftime.

Fabio Guerreiro, Hoffmann, Le Roux, and Malik Mawd each tested the Delta State defense during the opening 45 minutes. Guerreiro also struck the woodwork in the 21st minute as AUM continued to generate scoring opportunities.
 
SECOND HALF
The Warhawks broke through in the 63rd minute when Hoffmann found the back of the net off an assist from Le Roux to give AUM a 1-0 lead.

Hoffmann struck again in the 83rd minute, scoring unassisted to double the Warhawks' advantage and secure the 2-0 victory.
 
NOTABLES

• Hoffmann scored both goals for the Warhawks, recording four shots on goal.
• Le Roux assisted on Hoffman's opening goal.
• Buhrkuhl recorded one save and earned the shutout.
• The Warhawks held a 5-0 edge in corner kicks.
• The Warhawks outshot Delta State 15-4 and held the Statesmen to one shot on goal.

UP NEXT
The Warhawks are back on the pitch on Tuesday, October 13 for a non-conference match against Lincoln Memorial in Harrogate, TN at noon.


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