BEFORE FGCU:
Borders, a five-foot-seven midfielder and forward, made 14 appearances for the Auburn Tigers in 2024, who advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Ohio State.

Borders saw time off the bench, making an impact in 181 minutes. She scored two goals, one against South Alabama and Samford. Borders also saw a season-high 35 minutes against Samford. She recorded five shots and three on goal during her one season with the Tigers. Her first career assist came against Southern Miss. The Lake Wales High School product tallied 70 goals and 57 assists during her impressive high school career. The multi-sport athlete (softball) earned First Team All-Polk County in 2023.

Sports run deep in her family, and is one of nine children. Her father, Patrick Lance Borders, played Major League Baseball from 1988-2005. He was the MVP of the 1992 World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays and won a gold medal in 2000 with Team USA Baseball at the Sydney Olympics.