Ferriol Scores, Dukes Fall to FIU Saturday

Saturday, August 31

Miami, Fla.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

0-2

FIU

2-0

James Madison

FIU

9/1/2019 12:02:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

MIAMI, Fla. – James Madison men's soccer fell 3-1 at FIU on Saturday afternoon, falling to 0-2-0 on the season. Senior Manuel Ferriol collected his first goal of the year in the 56^thminute, when Clay Obara slotted a pass to Ferriol who finished into the back of the net.

Ferriol was one of two Dukes to collect more than one shot on the evening. TJ Bush collected five saves for the second time in as many games. JMU collected eight shots in the second half and tallied 10 shots total on Saturday.

The FIU Panthers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead just five minutes into the second half. James Madison's, Manuel Ferriol, notched the first goal of the season in the 56^thminute, before FIU responded late to put it away.

MATCH FACTS
Florida International (2-0-0) – 3
James Madison (0-2-0) - 1

SCORING
27' – FIU – Alban Rousselet (1)
50' – FIU – Stephen Afrifa (1)
56' – JMU – Manuel Ferriol (1)
83' – FIU – Caleb Franke (1)

NOTES
- James Madison was outshot 12-10 in the match, but recorded eight shots in the second half
- TJ Bush recorded another five saves on the evening, allowing three goals in the contest
- Manuel Ferriol collected his first goal of the season in the 56^thminute after taking a pass from Clay Obara
- Clay Obara collected his first colligate points, assisting on Manuel Ferriol's first goal of the season

WHAT HEAD COACH PAUL ZAZENSKI SAID
"This trip to Florida was certainly a physical and mental grind for the guys. I was proud of the way they responded being down 2-0 and will look to build off some of those moments. We are looking forward to getting home safely and getting some much-needed rest and recovery."

NEXT UP
The Dukes will return home to host their annual JMU Invitational presented by Marriott. James Madison will host Hofstra on Friday night and Loyola (Md.) on Sunday night.