Men’s Soccer Falls to NJIT in Hard Fought Match

Sunday, August 28

Harrisonburg, Va.

3 p.m.

James Madison University

1-1-0, 0-0-0

NJIT

1-0-1, 0-0-0

NJIT

James Madison

8/28/2022 6:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – After a defensive stalemate began the contest, James Madison men's soccer fell to NJIT, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Sentara Park.

The Dukes fall to 1-1, as the Highlanders move to 1-0-1.

Redshirt sophomore Ethan Taylor and freshman Cameron Arnold led the offense, each getting two shots off with both of Taylor's put on goal and one of Arnold's.

How It Happened

Offense was a premium through the first half, as the first shot in the match came from NJIT in the 31^st minute.
Taylor was able to get off JMU's first shot in the 42^nd minute, with it being saved that set up a corner kick.
Taylor took a second shot in the 45^th minute that was also saved.
The offense picked up in the second half, after a pair of shots from NJIT in the 47^th minute.
NJIT found the back of the net in the 51^st minute off a free kick that Asembo Augo was able to head for the 1-0 lead.
The Highlanders went around 30 minutes without a shot or corner kick after the goal, as the Dukes put pressure on NJIT's backline by taking four shots and setting up five corner kicks.
JMU had one final chance in the 88^th minute, but Arnold had his shot saved.

Game Notes

JMU had advantages in shots (9-8) and corner kicks (6-4).
NJIT's goal was the lone shot the Dukes allowed on goal.

Quoting Head Coach Paul Zazenski
"We are very disappointed today and the effort levels were not up to the standards of JMU men's soccer."

Up Next
The Dukes hit the road for their next three matches, beginning with a trip to Charlottesville, Va. to take on Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 1. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.