Completed Event: Field Hockey at App State on September 28, 2025 , Loss , 4, to, 5 , (OT)
FH
Final
James Madison
4
at App State
(OT)
5
James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Sunday, September 19
Harrisonburg, Va.
1 p.m.
James Madison University
(3-4)
1
vs
3
Duke
(3-3)
1
2
3
4
F
Duke
0
1
2
0
3
James Madison
1
0
0
0
1
JMU Falls to #17 Duke, 3-1
9/19/2021 5:15:00 PM | Field Hockey
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison field hockey fell to #17 Duke 3-1 Sunday afternoon at JMU Field Hockey Complex. The Dukes fell to 3-4 this season, while the Blue Devils improved to 3-4.
The Dukes started off the first quarter strong, with a goal from Caroline Cahill on backhand shot off a penalty corner for her second goal of the season.
JMU went unanswered in the second quarter, however, and Duke tied the game in the second at 1-1 at the half. The Blue Devils followed with two more unanswered goals in the second half to secure the win.
The Dukes out-shot the Blue Devils 4-0 in the fourth quarter, but were unable to find the back of the net. JMU also topped Duke in corner penalties 6-0 in the final quarter.
JMU only had seven total shots, tying its season low in the shots department. The Dukes improved from the previous game's zero penalty corners, finishing the game with nine.
In goal for JMU, Florien Marcussen faced a record-high 13 shots and made five saves, which was one shy of her season best.
SCORING SUMMARY
06:46 | JMU 1, Duke 0 | Goal by Caroline Cahill
15:41 | JMU 1, Duke 1 | Goal by Leah Crouse
34:26 | JMU 1, Duke 2 | Goal by MaryKate Neff
38:26 | JMU 1, Duke 3 | Goal by Olivia Sahaydak
UP NEXT
The Dukes will return to JMU Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Sept. 26 as they host Davidson for a 1 p.m. matchup.
The Dukes started off the first quarter strong, with a goal from Caroline Cahill on backhand shot off a penalty corner for her second goal of the season.
JMU went unanswered in the second quarter, however, and Duke tied the game in the second at 1-1 at the half. The Blue Devils followed with two more unanswered goals in the second half to secure the win.
The Dukes out-shot the Blue Devils 4-0 in the fourth quarter, but were unable to find the back of the net. JMU also topped Duke in corner penalties 6-0 in the final quarter.
JMU only had seven total shots, tying its season low in the shots department. The Dukes improved from the previous game's zero penalty corners, finishing the game with nine.
In goal for JMU, Florien Marcussen faced a record-high 13 shots and made five saves, which was one shy of her season best.
SCORING SUMMARY
06:46 | JMU 1, Duke 0 | Goal by Caroline Cahill
15:41 | JMU 1, Duke 1 | Goal by Leah Crouse
34:26 | JMU 1, Duke 2 | Goal by MaryKate Neff
38:26 | JMU 1, Duke 3 | Goal by Olivia Sahaydak
UP NEXT
The Dukes will return to JMU Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Sept. 26 as they host Davidson for a 1 p.m. matchup.
Team Stats
DU
JMU
Goals
3
1
Shots
13
7
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
4
5
Corners
9
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
47
40
Scoring Plays
Cahill, Caroline (2)
Assisted By: Zwager, Eveline , McClure, Kara
Backhand shot off corner
6:46
Leah Crouse
Assisted By: Grace Norair
rebound from 12 finished by 4 from close
15:41
MaryKate Neff
Assisted By: Eva Nunnink , Lily Posternak
penalty corner shot from straightaway
34:26
Olivia Sahaydak
traffic in box, goal from right
38:58
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Midfielder
/ Field Hockey
Goalkeeper
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