Completed Event: Volleyball versus Georgia Southern on October 25, 2025 , Win , 3, to, 2 , (27-25, 23-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-10)
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Final
James Madison
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vs Georgia Southern
(27-25, 23-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-10)
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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Friday, October 14
Atlanta, Ga.
6 p.m.
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12-4,6-1Sun Belt
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Georgia State
5-14,1-6Sun Belt
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James Madison
25
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Georgia St.
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Dukes Put Up Impressive Stats in Georgia State Win
10/14/2022 8:48:00 PM | Volleyball
ATLANTA – Four Dukes recorded hitting percentages over .400 in James Madison volleyball's 3-1 (25-20, 26-28, 25-13, 25-13) win over Georgia State on Friday evening at the GSU Sports Arena.
The Dukes improved to 12-4 (6-1 SBC) while the Panthers fell to 5-14 (1-6 SBC).
Danielle Nathan (.405) and Sophie Davis (.483) both tallied 17 kills while Annie Smith (.500) recorded nine and Elizabeth Helmich (.600) had seven. Miëtte Veldman earned her third double-double of the season with 14 kills and 13 digs. At setter, Caroline Dozier notched 53 assists, just one short of her season high.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Set
The Dukes started off strongly with a 7-1 run and maintained their lead for the entirety of the set. Georgia State closed the gap with a 6-0 run to bring the score up 20-19, but a 5-1 run won the set for JMU.
Second Set
The Panthers sprung to an early lead, but the Dukes came back and the rest of the set was neck-and-neck. In extra points, Georgia State evened out the match 1-1.
Third Set
After an even second set, JMU responded with two separate 5-0 runs in the third for a dominant 25-13 win.
Fourth Set
JMU took control in the final set with a 5-0 run to start things off. The Dukes wrapped things up with a 4-1 run to win the match.
UP NEXT
The Dukes are back in the GSU Sports Arena at 1 p.m. for day two against Georgia State. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Dukes improved to 12-4 (6-1 SBC) while the Panthers fell to 5-14 (1-6 SBC).
Danielle Nathan (.405) and Sophie Davis (.483) both tallied 17 kills while Annie Smith (.500) recorded nine and Elizabeth Helmich (.600) had seven. Miëtte Veldman earned her third double-double of the season with 14 kills and 13 digs. At setter, Caroline Dozier notched 53 assists, just one short of her season high.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Set
The Dukes started off strongly with a 7-1 run and maintained their lead for the entirety of the set. Georgia State closed the gap with a 6-0 run to bring the score up 20-19, but a 5-1 run won the set for JMU.
Second Set
The Panthers sprung to an early lead, but the Dukes came back and the rest of the set was neck-and-neck. In extra points, Georgia State evened out the match 1-1.
Third Set
After an even second set, JMU responded with two separate 5-0 runs in the third for a dominant 25-13 win.
Fourth Set
JMU took control in the final set with a 5-0 run to start things off. The Dukes wrapped things up with a 4-1 run to win the match.
UP NEXT
The Dukes are back in the GSU Sports Arena at 1 p.m. for day two against Georgia State. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
Team Stats
JMU
GSU
Kills
66
48
Errors
15
21
Attempts
143
137
Hitting %
.357
.197
Points
80
59
Assists
62
47
Aces
5
5
Blocks
9
6
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
17
Aces
2
Blocks
6
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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