JMU Rallies to Down Georgetown 3-1

Friday, September 18

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

8-3

Georgetown

4-7

Georgetown

James Madison

9/18/2015 11:19:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The James Madison volleyball team rallied from a set down, opening the JMU Invitational with a 3-1 (16-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-15) win over Georgetown on Friday night at Sinclair Gymnasium. The Dukes improved to 8-3 on the year while the Hoyas dropped to 4-7.

The four-set match marked the Dukes' first comeback of the season after dropping the first set 25-16. JMU utilized a nine-point run late in the second set, followed by an early eight-point run in the third, to take a 2-1 match lead after winning the sets by scores of 25-16 and 25-15, respectively. The Dukes controlled the fourth set early to clinch the match with a 25-15 triumph over the Hoyas.

Junior right side hitter Janey Goodman led three Dukes in double-digit kills with 19 and added 10 digs, her fifth double-double this season, while freshman outside hitter Bryn Recker notched 10 kills and 13 digs for her second double-double. Sophomore libero Taylor Austin led JMU's back row with 26 digs and tied her career high with four aces.

The Dukes return to action for day two of the JMU Invitational on Saturday with a 10 a.m. match against N.C. Central, followed by a 7 p.m. meeting with Norfolk State.

Quoting Lauren Steinbrecher
"I thought we did a good job of rebounding in the second set and playing good and aggressive volleyball."

Play of the Game

Senior outside hitter Meghan Niski closed out a highlight reel of a rally with a huge kill to force a timeout in the second set and turned the tide of JMU's match with Georgetown.

Tweet of the Game

@JMUSwimDive supporting @JMUVolleyball in their match tonight! #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/snWHKwGlVM
— Katie Parker (@katie_parker5) September 18, 2015

Photo of the Game
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Senior outside hitter Meghan Niski celebrates after a kill against the Hoyas.

Climbing the Record Board
With a 8-3 record, the Dukes are off to the best season start since 2005 when JMU was also 8-3 through the first 11 games.

Tournament Updates
Day 1
Georgetown - 3, N.C. Central - 0
N.C. Central - 3, Norfolk State - 2
JMU - 3, Georgetown - 1