Dukes Earn Point in Draw at Georgia State

Friday, October 10

Atlanta, Ga.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

1-7-2, 0-3-1

Georgia State

3-3-5, 1-1-2

Team	1	2	Final F
James Madison	1	0	1
Georgia St.	1	0	1

10/10/2025 9:39:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

ATLANTA – James Madison men's soccer and Georgia State both recorded a first half goal on Friday night, as the two teams would play to a 1-1 draw at the GSU Soccer Complex.

The Dukes moved to 1-7-2 (0-3-1 Sun Belt) while the Panthers moved to 3-3-5 (1-1-2 Sun Belt).

Sophomore Manuel Lolas netted the goal for JMU, while classmate Diego Ossa helped pace the attack with a pair of shots. Sophomore Erik Jaspers made a career-high-tying five saves in 90 minutes between the posts.

Quoting Head Coach Paul Zazenski
"The guys grinded out a point in the Sun Belt which is a positive. We had moments in transition that just didn't come off tonight, but overall we played hard and competed all 90."

How It Happened

In the sixth minute, Lolas took a shot from the near sideline went untouched and ended in the back of the net for a 1-0 lead and his first career goal.
Jaspers made stops in the 14^th and 23^rd minutes to keep the Panthers off the board.
GSU broke free in the 37^th minute with an equalizing goal.
Graduate Aidan Melville had a late chance to put the Dukes ahead, but his 88^th minute header went wide of the goal by inches.

Quick Facts

JMU was outshot 10-6 but held a 6-4 advantage on corner kicks.
Manuel Lolas' goal at the 5:17 mark was the earliest goal JMU has scored since Clay Obara scored 3:52 into the match against Delaware on Sept. 18, 2021.

Up Next
The Dukes host a pair of nationally ranked opponents at Sentara Park, welcoming No. 9 Princeton on Tuesday, Oct. 14 before hosting No. 17 Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 18. Both are scheduled 7 p.m. kickoffs.