FOLEY, Ala. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s soccer fell to No. 5 South Alabama in overtime, 2-1, in the Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Championship Semifinals at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex on Wednesday night.

After the first 90 minutes of play ended at 1-1, the Dukes (10-6-3, 8-2-2 SBC) conceded a goal in the 98th minute to fall to the fifth-seeded Jaguars.

JMU’s lone goal scorer was Ginny Lackey, finding the back of the net in the first half for her 16th goal of the season. Assisting on the play was Samanatha DeGuzman, lending her second helping hand of the year.

Sofia DeCerb got the start and played the entire match between the posts, making a pair of saves.

South Alabama (9-7-3, 6-3-2 SBC) was led by Julie Dirom’s brace. Mackenzie Smith played the entire contest at keeper, making six saves.

How it Happened
-The Dukes wasted no time finding the scoreboard, with Lackey converting her first attempt of the evening to hand JMU a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute.

-South Alabama equalized in the 26th minute, striking from the top of the box to move the score to 1-1.

-JMU managed a shot on goal in the final minute of the first half; however, Aleigha Arndt’s attempt was saved.

-James Madison’s first shot on goal of the second half came in the 73rd minute, a try from Karly Majeski that was poked away by the Jaguar’s keeper.

-South Alabama had two chances in the box in the 87th minute; the initial shot was saved, and the JMU defense blocked the second.

-The Jaguars scored off a set piece in the 98th minute, finding the golden goal to win 2-1.

Match Notes
– JMU moves to 1-2-2 all-time against South Alabama, with a 1-1 mark in the postseason

– Lackey’s goal marks the 39th of her career and ties her with Therese Wolden (1995-98) for third on JMU’s all-time goal scorer’s list.

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