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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
JMU Celebrates Yearly Achievements with 2021 JMA Awards
6/21/2021 7:00:00 PM | Administration
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison celebrated its year of achievements both on and off the competition field with the 2021 JMA (James Madison Athletics) Awards on Monday night via ZOOM.
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Odicci Alexander, Softball
The winner is...Odicci Alexander of @JMUSoftball!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
She showed dominance in the circle, finishing with a record of 18-3 and 204 strikeouts in 143.2 innings of work. She was named CAA Pitcher of the Year, NFCA All-American and Softball America's NCAA Pitcher of the Year.#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/w3Br90HrRj
Female achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Odicci Alexander (softball), Madison Cottrell (swimming & diving), Kendall Turner (women's golf)
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Matt Lewis, Men's Basketball
The winner is… Matt Lewis of @JMUMBasketball!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
The CAA Player of the Year averaged 19.7 points per game, recorded nine 20+ point games and notched a pair of double-doubles this season to help the Dukes claim the regular-season title!#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/Xlr1z3VrO7
Male achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Matt Lewis (men's basketball), TJ Bush (men's soccer), Mike Greene (football)
CASEY CARTER FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Sara Jubas, Softball
And the award goes to…Sara Jubas from @JMUSoftball!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
Sara, we wish you nothing but the best - thank you for wearing the JMU name proudly on the field and in the classroom! #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/FOaPtzLWaQ
Recognizing female student-athletes who are balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Sara Jubas (softball), Hannah Coulling (women's soccer), Caitlin Swanson (cross country)
CASEY CARTER MALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Zach Jacobs, Men's Basketball
The 2021 winner is @JMUMBasketball's Zach Jacobs!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
He left his mark at JMU, not only on the court but in the classroom as well. Zach, we wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors! #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/zS3CPbCIfL
Recognizing a male student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Zach Jacobs (men's basketball), Cole Johnson (football), Ignacio Montero (men's golf)
FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Madison Cottrell, Swimming & Diving
The CAA Swimmer AND Rookie of the Year, Madison Cottrell of @JMUSwimDive takes home the honor!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
Check out some of her highlights. ⬇️⬇️⬇️#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/Yp3MJSSLrL
Presented to the female student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Madison Cottrell (swimming & diving), Alissa Humphrey (softball), Isabella Peterson (lacrosse)
MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Holden Koons, Men's Tennis
Presented to the male student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Holden Koons (men's tennis), Axel Ahlander (men's soccer), Chase DeLauter (baseball)
POSTSEASON PERFORMANCE BY AN INDIVIDUAL
Odicci Alexander, Softball
Given to the student-athlete who excelled in a single postseason game or event or over the course of a postseason tournament
Finalists: Odicci Alexander (softball), Madison Cottrell (swimming & diving), Kendall Turner (women's golf)
POSTSEASON PERFORMANCE BY A TEAM
Softball's Run to the Women's College World Series
Awarded to a team that achieved at a significantly high level over the course of postseason competition
Finalists: Softball, Women's Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving
DUKES LEADER AWARD
Caroline Cahill, Field Hockey
Finalists: Madison Cottrell (swimming & diving), Alissa Humphrey (softball), Isabella Peterson (lacrosse)
MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Holden Koons, Men's Tennis
The 2021 Male Rookie of Year is Holden Koons of @JMUMTennis!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
He was an All-CAA First Team selection in both singles and doubles and was named the CAA Co-Rookie of the Year. #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/hdixRRE0m0
Presented to the male student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Holden Koons (men's tennis), Axel Ahlander (men's soccer), Chase DeLauter (baseball)
POSTSEASON PERFORMANCE BY AN INDIVIDUAL
Odicci Alexander, Softball
The winner is... Odicci Alexander of @JMUSoftball!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
She finished the Dukes' historic postseason run 7-3 in the circle, with wins over five nationally-ranked teams. The RS-Senior was named CAA Pitcher of the Year and earned a spot on the NFCA All-America team.#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/Px00KnMkiv
Given to the student-athlete who excelled in a single postseason game or event or over the course of a postseason tournament
Finalists: Odicci Alexander (softball), Madison Cottrell (swimming & diving), Kendall Turner (women's golf)
POSTSEASON PERFORMANCE BY A TEAM
Softball's Run to the Women's College World Series
The winner is… @JMUSoftball!
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
The Dukes made the program's first-ever appearance in the #WCWS, knocking off five ranked teams, including four wins against top-ten squads!#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/RELyIkkuNz
Awarded to a team that achieved at a significantly high level over the course of postseason competition
Finalists: Softball, Women's Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving
DUKES LEADER AWARD
Caroline Cahill, Field Hockey
The first award of the night is the Dukes LEADer award, given to a student-athlete who went above and beyond in leadership enhancement, professional development and civic engagement through the @Dukes_LEAD program.
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
The winner is Caroline Cahill from @JMUFieldHockey!#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/Pk8CnqTRz2
The Dukes LEADer award goes to a student-athlete who went above and beyond in leadership enhancement, professional development, and civic engagement
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Field Hockey
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Field Hockey
Next up is the Community Service Award.
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) June 21, 2021
This goes to the team that best exemplifies service to others and helping those in need in our community.
And the winner is... @JMUFieldHockey! #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/yqHm2O6ECf
Given to a team that best exemplifies service to others and helping those in need in our community
HIGHEST GPA BY CLASS
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HIGHEST GPA BY CLASS
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