Second Half Goal Downs Dukes Against Oregon State

Sunday, September 11

Harrisonburg, Va.

12 p.m.

James Madison University

4-2-2, 0-0-0

Oregon State

4-2-2, 0-0-0

Oregon St.

James Madison

9/11/2022 3:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – After entering halftime scoreless, a 54^th minute goal from Sawyer Service was the difference maker as James Madison fell, 1-0, to Oregon State on Sunday afternoon at Sentara Park.

The Dukes fall to 4-2-2 this season and 3-5-1 when taking on a Pac-12 team. The Beavers move to 4-2-2.

Sophomore Amanda Attanasi led the offense for JMU, taking three shots with two being put on target. Redshirt junior Alexandra Blom started in goal and made seven saves.

How It Happened

Despite getting outshot 5-0 in the first half and Oregon State taking all four corner kicks, the Dukes went into halftime tied scoreless with the visitors.
Redshirt junior Suwaitbatu Mohammed took JMU's first shot of the match in the 50^th minute, getting it blocked and setting up a corner kick. Off the corner, Attanasi was able to get her head on the ball but it went straight to Hailey Coll in goal.
In the 54^th minute, the Beavers got on the board off a cross from near the endline outside the left side of the ball. Service came charging in through the crowded box and found the goal with a header.
Attanasi had a shot on target in the 80^th minute from outside the right side of the box, but Coll caught the ball before it was able to go into the top right corner of the goal.
Senior Mia Pham had a chance to equalize the match as well, but her shot was saved too in the 85^th minute.

Game Notes

JMU has yet to concede a goal in the first half this season. They have not allowed a first half goal overall since College of Charleston last season, a stretch of 12 matches.
Blom has made five or more saves in four of her five appearances this season.

Quoting Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr.
"Disappointed for the first time this year with our overall performance. We are better than that regardless of the result. We will dive into the film and get better from top to bottom."

Up Next
The Dukes will open up Sun Belt Conference play the next time they take the field, as they travel to Coastal Carolina for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday, Sept. 16. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.