Dukes Drop Heartbreaker in OT to Louisville on Senior Day

Sunday, October 24

Harrisonburg, Va.

Noon

James Madison University

(10-6)

Louisville

(15-2)

LOUISVILLE

James Madison

Dukes Drop Heartbreaker in OT to Louisville on Senior Day

10/24/2021 3:59:00 PM | Field Hockey

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HARRISONBURG, Va. - The No. 25 James Madison field hockey team fell 0-1 in overtime to No. 4 Louisville Sunday afternoon on Senior Day at the JMU Field Hockey Complex. The Dukes fell to 10-6 in the season while the Cardinals improved to 15-2.

The Dukes opened up the first quarter preventing Louisville from getting off a single shot. At the half, JMU had out-shot Louisville 4-2, but both teams were unable to find the back of the net.

In the second half, JMU once again out-shot Louisville 5-2, not letting a single shot during the third quarter.

After a scoreless regular time, the game headed into overtime. After over three minutes of back-and-forth play, Louisville earned a penalty corner and used the opportunity to find the back of the net, ending the game.

Goalkeeper Florien Marcussen had a total of two saves during the regular time and helped keep Louisville scoreless, and earned another save in overtime.

SCORING SUMMARY
63:46 | JMU 0, LOU 1 | Aimee Plumb shot from the front of the goal off a penalty corner and an assist from Julie Kouijzer.

SENDING OFF THE SENIORS
The Dukes celebrated Senior Day, honoring the for seniors, Rachel Yeager, Courtney Lynch, Aubrey Scott King and Florien Marcussen. The seniors were welcomed with cheers and flowers to celebrate their achievements with JMU.

UP NEXT
The Dukes are headed to Williamsburg, Va. to take on William & Mary for the final regular season game on Friday Oct. 29 at 6:00 pm. The game will be streamed on FloSports.