Dukes Blank Bellarmine, Clinch Spot in MAC Tournament

Friday, October 18

Harrisonburg, Va.

5 p.m.

James Madison University

(10-3)

Bellarmine

(3-10)

Bellarmine

James Madison

10/18/2024 8:45:00 PM | Field Hockey

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – Six Dukes scored as James Madison field hockey shutout Bellarmine, 6-0, on Friday night at the JMU Field Hockey Complex in Mid-American Conference play.

JMU (10-3, 5-0 MAC) out-shot the Knights (3-9, 1-5 MAC) 24-3 and limited Bellarmine to one penalty corner to remain unbeaten in league action and solidify a spot in the MAC Tournament.

Fifth-year Carissa Tambroni paced the Dukes' offense with one goal and two assists for a career-high four points. Graduate student Mia Julian, senior Cassidy Strittmatter, junior Skyler Brown, sophomore Ava Drexler-Amey and freshman Lilly Turner also found the back of the net. Junior Alice Roeper extended her point streak to seven games with an assist, while Strittmatter and sophomore Brynna Hill also dished out helpers.

Redshirt sophomore Molly Schreiner earned the start in cage and made one save in 30:00 of play. Senior Katie Fricke stepped in for the second half and registered a save to secure the shutout.

For Bellarmine, Kaily Workman stopped 11 shots and allowed five goals, logging 47:48 in the loss. Megan Clauser came in early in the fourth and conceded one goal.

Quoting Head Coach Christy Morgan
"We are super excited for a MAC win! We had the opportunity to play everyone and create great goals and goal-scoring opportunities. We are looking forward to another great challenge on Sunday."

How It Happened

Julian opened up the scoring on a fierce JMU attack with an assist from Strittmatter with 1:55 remaining in the first frame.
Drexler-Amey found the back of the net during a scramble in front to put the Dukes ahead 2-0 early in the second.
Halfway through the third, Tambroni connected with Turner across the goal to create a 3-0 cushion at halftime.
On a penalty corner, Roeper took a shot from the top of the circle that was deflected in by Brown to make it 4-0 after three.
Strittmatter and Tambroni added insurance in the final frame, while Fricke produced a clean sheet for the 6-0 victory.

Game Notes

James Madison leads 2-0 in the all-time series, dating back to 2022.
The win marks the Dukes' second consecutive shutout in conference play. Previously, JMU held Kent State scoreless for a 3-0 triumph at home on Oct. 11.
The 6-0 victory is the biggest shutout in league play this season.
The Dukes have four shutouts in the 2024 campaign: William & Mary (4-0, Sept. 15), Queens (N.C.) (7-0, Sept. 29), Kent State (3-0, Oct. 11) and Bellarmine (6-0, Oct. 18).
JMU's registered a season-best five assists, the most helpers since recording seven versus Queens (N.C.) in a 14-0 win on Nov. 4, 2023.

Up Next
The Dukes will remain at home for a Sunday tilt versus Wake Forest. Action at the JMU Field Hockey Complex is set for 1 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.