Dukes Shut Out #15 UNCW, 2-0

Saturday, October 14

Harrisonburg, Va.

8 p.m.

James Madison University

6-5-3, 3-1-2CAA

UNCW

9-4, 4-2CAA

UNCW

James Madison

10/14/2017 11:01:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score 2017 Statistics @JMUMSoccer Photo Gallery

HARRISONBURG, Va. – First-half goals from senior Joe Vyner and sophomore Ben Dao lifts the James Madison men's soccer team over No. 15 UNCW, 2-0 on Saturday in Colonial Athletic Association play. After the win, the Dukes improve to 6-5-3 (3-1-2 CAA) and the Seahawks drop to 9-4 (4-2 CAA) on the season.

Game Recap
22' | Vyner stole a weak pass from UNCW and netted the ball in the bottom left of the goal
39' | Dao scored his fourth goal of the season with his back heel from a ground cross from graduate student Yannick Franz for his second assist of the season

Photo of the Night (Full Gallery Here)

Inside the Box Score
JMU took seven shots with five on goal while the Seahawks took nine shots with three on goal. All three shots on goal were saved by redshirt freshman TJ Bush who improved to 4-3-2 on the season. There were a total of six yellow card with four of the cards belonging to UNCW. This win is the first win against a ranked opponent since 2015 and gives JMU its most wins since the 2014 campaign.

Foley's Remarks
Overall Thoughts…
"Fantastic win against a ranked team, this shows that we can compete against quality teams. We were able to put together two great halves and come out with a crucial CAA win."

Up Next
The Dukes will head to Farmville, Va. for a 6 p.m. matchup against Longwood on Tuesday, Oct. 17.