JMU Returns to No. 12 Spot in Coaches Poll

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2/27/2023 10:00:00 AM | Lacrosse

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – James Madison lacrosse moved up one spot to the No. 12 ranking, returning to its preseason mark in Week 3 of Monday's IWLCA/ILWomen coaches poll.

The ranking comes after a 19-8 victory at High Point on Saturday in which the Dukes outscored the Panthers 12-4 in the second half.

Redshirt junior Isabella Peterson tied a program record with eight goals Saturday afternoon, a performance she also put up last year at Hofstra. Freshman Maddie Epke dished out six of JMU's 12 assists.

The Dukes out-drew High Point 21-10 and picked up 23 ground balls. Redshirt senior Rachel Matey had five of each, leading the Dukes in ground balls.

JMU is back in Harrisonburg this week for a pair of home games, starting with a key home opener on Wednesday at 5 p.m. against No. 5 Maryland followed by a Saturday noon tilt against Ohio State. Both Big Ten matchups will be streamed on ESPN+.