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Saturday, August 27
Harrisonburg, Va.
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Volleyball Wins JMU Invitational But Falls To #7 Washington
8/27/2016 4:26:00 PM | Volleyball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison volleyball (3-1) closed the JMU Invitational by sweeping Holy Cross (1-2) to win the tournament title, but the Dukes suffered their first loss of the season, falling to No. 7 Washington (1-0) in straight sets Saturday night in Godwin Hall.
Washington set the pace in the first set, capitalizing on JMU errors to win, 25-19, but the Dukes stormed back in set two, closing a three-point Husky lead to lock the match at 10-all early. Both teams traded points until a timely kill from sophomore Taylor Gail edged the Dukes to a 22-21 lead before the Huskies tallied three consecutive points to pull ahead, winning the set, 27-25. Washington completed the sweep with a 25-15 victory in set three.
Senior right side hitter Janey Goodman led the Dukes with 10 kills and four blocks, while Gail added five blocks and five kills. Sophomore Bryn Recker added seven kills to the JMU offense. Freshman setter Sarah Martin racked up 16 assists, as junior Taylor Austin powered the defense with 16 digs.
JMU's freshman class led the Dukes to a sweep over Holy Cross (25-15, 25-15, 25-20) Saturday afternoon to close out the JMU Invitational with a 3-0 record, winning the tournament title.
The Dukes were dominant through the first two sets, cruising to two 25-15 set victories. Holy Cross, however, rallied in the third set, and the Crusaders held an 18-17 advantage midway through the third set. JMU countered with three kills and knotted the contest at 20-all. The Dukes tallied five straight points to cap the straight-set victory.
Redshirt freshman Kelly Vahos headed the JMU attack with 12 kills, while Goodman added six to eclipse the 1,200-kill mark for her career. Three true freshmen added multiple kills, led by Briley Brind'Amour's four total. Setter Martin dished out 32 helpers, guiding the team to a .248 attacking percentage. Rounding out the freshman contribution, Sarah Driscoll earned the start at libero and picked up 21 digs over three sets.
SENIOR MILESTONE
Goodman made JMU history during Saturday's contest against Holy Cross, recording her 1,200th career kill. The Powhatan, Va. native became just the sixth Duke in program history to record 1,200 or more kills. Goodman closed the weekend with 1,214 career kills, the seventh-most in program history, and is closing in on Allyson Halls (2004-07), who ranks fifth with 1,305 kills.
"It's one of the most special feelings in the world to leave my mark here at JMU," Goodman said. "I don't want to graduate. I don't think people really understand what it means to be a part of JMU volleyball or a team like this. There is so much love. We're like a big family. I can't take all the credit. I couldn't do what I do without my teammates. I love them so much."
TWEET OF THE MATCH
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
JMU placed three Dukes on the JMU Invitational All-Tournament team. Goodman picked up Most Valuable Player honors after posting a team-leading 40 kills and a .344 attack percentage over three matches. The right side hitter added four aces, 11 blocks and 14 digs over the weekend.
Senior Kelly Robertson and Gail earned all-tournament accolades. Robertson tallied 14 kills and six service aces, while dominating the net with 10 blocks. Gail shined as a middle blocker throughout the tournament with nine blocks and nine kills.
PHOTO OF THE MATCH
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LOOKING AHEAD
The Dukes face their first road challenge of the season next weekend at the Cornell Invitational in Ithaca, N.Y. JMU opens the tournament on Friday, Sept. 2, with a 5 p.m. contest versus Marist. On Saturday, Sept. 3, the Dukes face a doubleheader lineup, taking on Cornell at 11 a.m. and Colgate at 5 p.m.
JMU returns home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, opening Colonial Athletics Association play with a 7 p.m. meeting against William & Mary.
JMU INVITATIONAL RESULTS
Friday, August 26
Georgia State def. Holy Cross, 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-21)
JMU def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-21)
Holy Cross def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20)
JMU def. Georgia State, 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-15)
Saturday, August 27
Georgia State def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 25-19)
JMU def. Holy Cross (25-15, 25-15, 25-20)
Washington set the pace in the first set, capitalizing on JMU errors to win, 25-19, but the Dukes stormed back in set two, closing a three-point Husky lead to lock the match at 10-all early. Both teams traded points until a timely kill from sophomore Taylor Gail edged the Dukes to a 22-21 lead before the Huskies tallied three consecutive points to pull ahead, winning the set, 27-25. Washington completed the sweep with a 25-15 victory in set three.
Senior right side hitter Janey Goodman led the Dukes with 10 kills and four blocks, while Gail added five blocks and five kills. Sophomore Bryn Recker added seven kills to the JMU offense. Freshman setter Sarah Martin racked up 16 assists, as junior Taylor Austin powered the defense with 16 digs.
JMU's freshman class led the Dukes to a sweep over Holy Cross (25-15, 25-15, 25-20) Saturday afternoon to close out the JMU Invitational with a 3-0 record, winning the tournament title.
The Dukes were dominant through the first two sets, cruising to two 25-15 set victories. Holy Cross, however, rallied in the third set, and the Crusaders held an 18-17 advantage midway through the third set. JMU countered with three kills and knotted the contest at 20-all. The Dukes tallied five straight points to cap the straight-set victory.
Redshirt freshman Kelly Vahos headed the JMU attack with 12 kills, while Goodman added six to eclipse the 1,200-kill mark for her career. Three true freshmen added multiple kills, led by Briley Brind'Amour's four total. Setter Martin dished out 32 helpers, guiding the team to a .248 attacking percentage. Rounding out the freshman contribution, Sarah Driscoll earned the start at libero and picked up 21 digs over three sets.
SENIOR MILESTONE
Goodman made JMU history during Saturday's contest against Holy Cross, recording her 1,200th career kill. The Powhatan, Va. native became just the sixth Duke in program history to record 1,200 or more kills. Goodman closed the weekend with 1,214 career kills, the seventh-most in program history, and is closing in on Allyson Halls (2004-07), who ranks fifth with 1,305 kills.
"It's one of the most special feelings in the world to leave my mark here at JMU," Goodman said. "I don't want to graduate. I don't think people really understand what it means to be a part of JMU volleyball or a team like this. There is so much love. We're like a big family. I can't take all the credit. I couldn't do what I do without my teammates. I love them so much."
TWEET OF THE MATCH
It's free bacon day at the @JMUVolleyball game tonight. Grace loves it. Free bacon, another reason to love #JMU pic.twitter.com/Pkvi8El4sf
— Roger Watson (@RogerWatson21) August 27, 2016
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
JMU placed three Dukes on the JMU Invitational All-Tournament team. Goodman picked up Most Valuable Player honors after posting a team-leading 40 kills and a .344 attack percentage over three matches. The right side hitter added four aces, 11 blocks and 14 digs over the weekend.
Senior Kelly Robertson and Gail earned all-tournament accolades. Robertson tallied 14 kills and six service aces, while dominating the net with 10 blocks. Gail shined as a middle blocker throughout the tournament with nine blocks and nine kills.
PHOTO OF THE MATCH
Click here for full photo gallery.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Dukes face their first road challenge of the season next weekend at the Cornell Invitational in Ithaca, N.Y. JMU opens the tournament on Friday, Sept. 2, with a 5 p.m. contest versus Marist. On Saturday, Sept. 3, the Dukes face a doubleheader lineup, taking on Cornell at 11 a.m. and Colgate at 5 p.m.
JMU returns home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, opening Colonial Athletics Association play with a 7 p.m. meeting against William & Mary.
JMU INVITATIONAL RESULTS
Friday, August 26
Georgia State def. Holy Cross, 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-21)
JMU def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-21)
Holy Cross def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20)
JMU def. Georgia State, 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-15)
Saturday, August 27
Georgia State def. NCCU, 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 25-19)
JMU def. Holy Cross (25-15, 25-15, 25-20)
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