Women's Soccer Falls in Overtime Battle

Sunday, March 21

Elon, N.C.

4 p.m.

James Madison University

0-2-1 (0-2CAA)

Elon

2-1 (1-1CAA)

JMU

ELON

3/21/2021 8:08:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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ELON, N.C. - Elon forward Bethany Harford stole a pass and scored a long goal in the second minute of overtime on Sunday afternoon to hand James Madison a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in Colonial Athletic Association women's soccer action at Rudd Field.

The Dukes (0-2-1, 0-1 CAA) dominated possession throughout, racking up a 12-4 advantage in shots and taking four corner kicks to the Phoenix' (2-1, 1-1 CAA) none, but could not find the target across the opening 90 minutes, setting the stage for Elon's winner.

After controlling the first half, the Dukes pushed even further after the break, outshooting Elon by an 8-1 margin in the second period, including a fury of four in six minutes just past the hour mark, but could not break through before the Phoenix scored on their first shot of the golden goal period.

Junior Annie Sorando led the way for the JMU offense, tallying five shots on the day, while senior Sophie Brause had three and freshmen Lidia Nduka and Lexi Vanderlinden each added two. Sophomore goalkeeper Melissa Hoffheins had a pair of saves for the Dukes.

HOW THEY SCORED
Elon
92' | Harford pounced on an errant JMU pass in the Dukes' half, took a touch and fired a high shot from 30 yards out that was tipped, but found the back of the net to give Elon the victory.

QUOTING COACH WALTERS
"That is probably the most control we've had over a game since I've been at JMU; I'm absolutely devastated for the girls not to get a result. It's tough in a game of soccer - sometimes one mistake and the best team doesn't win. I feel like that game was 1,000 times better than our game against Towson, even though we were missing so many players. I am proud of the soccer this team played today!"

UP NEXT
The Dukes will be back at home for the first time in more than a month later this week, returning to Sentara Park on Thursday, March 25 for a 7 p.m. matchup against No. 9 Virginia.

Live coverage of the contest will be provided free of charge on JMU Sports View, presented by Morris Insurance and Financial.