While wearing ‘Fort Knox’ on their wrists during games, the Auburn soccer players have been as supportive as possible for teammate LJ Knox after the passing of her brother this week, Auburn head coach Karen Hoppa said.
LJ Knox is a sophomore defender for the Tigers. Her brother Luke Knox, a former Ole Miss football player who transferred to FIU in the summer, died Wednesday on campus at FIU.
“The team’s been unbelievable with their support for LJ and her family in this difficult time,” Hoppa said after the team’s win over Southern Miss on Sunday. “They rally around ‘Fort Knox’ being their theme to honor LJ and her brother Luke who passed away.”
Hoppa said the teammates who roomed with LJ Knox went to the service on Wednesday. The rest of the team watched the service online together as a group.
“We just want LJ and her family to know that they’re in our thoughts and prayers,” Hoppa said.
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LJ Knox saw action in seven games last season as a freshman, coming off the bench as fresh legs to help secure three SEC shutouts.
Another brother, Dawson Knox, plays tight end for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills held a minute of silence before a recent preseason game at Highmark Stadium.
LJ Knox has been away from the team but currently plans to be back for the team’s two-game road trip next week.
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Aubie takes a selfie with a supporter during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Auburn’s Maddie Simpson fights for the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Anna Haddock (4) boots a pass during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Hailey Whitaker dribbles with the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Aubie chats with fans during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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A young fan meets the Auburn cheerleaders during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Aubie chats with a youth soccer team during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Carly Thatcher boots a pass during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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The Auburn soccer team celebrates on the sideline after a goal during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Hannah Waesch fights for the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Grace Sklopan (26) fights for the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Hayden Colson dribbles with the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Sabrina McNeill hugs Anna Haddock after McNeill cleaned up Haddock’s shot off the post for a goal during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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The Tigers and Golden Eagles fight for the ball during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Brooke Berdan celebrates her goal during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Fans cheer during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Fans cheer during the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Sydney Richards (14) signs autographs for young fans after the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Carly Thatcher (7) signs autographs for young fans after the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Hailey Whitaker (1) and Hannah Waesch (9) sign autographs for young fans after the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Sydney Richards (14) signs autographs for young fans after the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Hannah Waesch (9) signs autographs for young fans after the Auburn soccer team’s game against Southern Miss on Sunday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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Auburn’s Sabrina McNeill (21) and Olviia Fout (27) celebrate after McNeill’s goal on Fout’s assist Sunday during Auburn’s 9-0 win over Southern Miss at the Auburn Soccer Complex.
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