Dukes Fall at Home to Rutgers

Friday, August 29

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

0-3-0, 0-0-0

Rutgers

2-0-1, 0-0-0

Rutgers

James Madison

8/29/2025 9:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison men's soccer fell to Rutgers on Friday night, 4-1, to conclude its season-opening homestand at Sentara Park.

The Dukes dropped to 0-3, while the Scarlet Knights improved to 2-0-1.

Sophomore Diego Ossa netted his first goal as a Duke to lead the offense. Graduate Joshua Moya ended his 76:22 minutes of play with three saves.

How It Happened

JMU had an opportunity in the eight minute, with sophomore Diego Ossa being taken down inside the penalty box. However, after a review, there was no foul called and play was resumed.
Moments later in the 10^th minute, Rutgers took advantage of a redirected throw in, as Joschi Schelb gave it a 1-0 lead.
The Dukes put their first shot on goal in the 33^rd minute, as freshman Luis Fuentes rifled in a shot that was deflected out by the Rutgers goalkeeper.
Rutgers doubled its lead, as a free kick into the 18-yard box was headed in for a 2-0 advantage.
JMU came out into the second half with aggressive, netting a goal in the a minute and 20 seconds into the half. Junior Cameron Arnold sent a free kick into the box that Ossa was able to poke into goal.
The Scarlet Knights regained their two-goal lead, finding the back of the net in the 68^th minute.
A goal from Devon Stopek in the 71^st minute increased Rutgers' lead to 4-1.

Quick Facts

The Dukes have not surrendered multiple first-half goals since conceding two to Pitt in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA tournament.
Jack Doogue spent the final 13:38 in goal, making one save.

Up Next
The Dukes hit the road for the first time in 2025, traveling to the nation's capital to play Georgetown on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.