HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s soccer battled Georgia State to a 1-1 draw at Sentara Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Dukes (9-5-2, 7-1-1 SBC) outshot the Panthers 8-to-5, also leading in the shots on goal category with three to Georgia State’s zero.
Ginny Lackey scored the lone goal for the Dukes, her 14th of the season. Soleil Flores assisted on the score, logging her first points of the year.
Kennedy Rist received her first start of the season at goalkeeper, playing 45 minutes. Sofia DeCerb entered to begin the second half, registering a save.
Hina Suzuki and Brielle Delgado led the way for Georgia State (10-4-3, 5-2-2 SBC), each taking a shot. Alondra Iriarte spent the entire match at goalkeeper, making two saves.
How it Happened
• The Dukes took the first shot of the match in the seventh minute, an attempt from Farrell that was saved.
• Both teams exchanged shots in the 26th minute; however, neither squad could finish.
• James Madison converted its first shot attempt of the second half, a strike from the left foot of Lackey that allowed the Dukes to take a 1-0 lead in the 52nd minute.
• Georgia State equalized in the 63rd minute, heading in a set piece from a corner kick to make it 1-1.
• JMU applied pressure late, receiving an opportunity from a corner kick in the 90th minute; however, the match finished tied.
Match Notes
• Lackey’s goal gives her 31 points on the season, her first 30+ point campaign since her freshman season in 2024.
• JMU remains unbeaten in nine of its last 10 matches, dating back to a 1-1 draw at Loyola Maryland on Sep. 13.
• With this afternoon’s result, the Dukes’ record against the Panthers moves to 10-1-3.
Up Next
JMU will close its regular season on the road, heading down to Statesboro to face off with Georgia Southern in Sun Belt play on Sunday, Nov. 1. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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