MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (JMU Athletics) – A golden goal in double overtime by Coastal Carolina ended JMU’s 2026 season as the Dukes fell to the Chanticleers, 2-1, in the SBC Championship Quarterfinals on Sunday evening.

JMU entered halftime with a 1-0 advantage thanks to a goal by Dylan Randazzo with assists from Jeffery Aguilar and Pieter Hengeveld in the 44th minute. The game shifted from the 55th minute on, when the Dukes were forced to play with nine men after being given two red cards in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

Despite the challenging circumstances, the Dukes weathered the storm until the 109th minute. As a unit, the Dukes posted six shots, two of which were on frame and recorded four corner kicks.

Quoting Head Coach Paul Zazenski

“Losing is difficult, but our guys left absolutely everything out of the field tonight,” Zazenski said. “We felt as if there were a few things that didn’t go our way, but such is life. I’m just proud they showed their true character despite the loss. It was a great season for us in one of the toughest conferences in the country. Thanks to everyone who supported us along the way!”

How It Happened
• Right before half, Hengeveld launched a ball to a sprinting Aguilar, who completed his run by serving up a ball to Randazzo for the beautiful end-to-end goal.
• In the 70th minute, Coastal Carolina was given a penalty kick due to a JMU handball, allowing the Chanticleers to tie the match off the foot of Mateo Caride.
• The Chanticleers got a golden goal in the 109th minute as Daniel Idiakhoa booted a loose ball into the back of the net off a rebound.

Game Notes
• Down to nine men, the Dukes still limited the Chanticleers to seven shots on goal. CCU took 25 shots in the game compared to the Dukes’ six.
• In goal, Erik Jaspers made five saves.
• The all-time series shifted to 2-2-2 following Sunday’s result.

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