Auburn opened its 2014 season with a loss on Friday, Aug. 22, falling at Clemson 2-1.
Auburn fell behind midway through the first half when Clemson's Tori Andreski scored from outside the box to make it 1-0.
Auburn could not get much going in the first half, as Clemson went to half holding a 6-1 shot advantage.
Auburn began attacking in the second half, but a goal from Clemson's Salma Anastasio midway through the half was too much for Auburn to overcome.
Auburn was finally able to convert with 20 minutes left, as Logan Beal got her knee on a corner to make it 2-1.
Auburn continued to attack until the final whistle, including a late corner where Haley Gerken got a head on the ball, but it was saved on the line.
Auburn's next match is against Furman in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m.
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