CONWAY, S.C. (JMU Athletics) – A pair of unanswered goals in the second half allowed James Madison women’s soccer to take down Coastal Carolina, 2-1, in Sun Belt play on Thursday night.
After falling behind by a goal after the first 20 minutes, JMU (9-5-1, 7-1-0 SBC) held the Chanticleers scoreless in the final four while adding two of their own to secure their seventh conference win of the season.
Scoring goals for the Dukes were Samanatha DeGuzman and Ellie Farrell, cashing in their second and third goals of the season, respectively. Aleigha Arndt contributed an assist, her fourth of the year.
Sofia DeCerb got the starting nod at goalkeeper, playing the entire match and logging three saves.
Coastal Carolina (8-6-3, 2-4-2 SBC) was led by a goal from Landri Allee. Aris Lamanna played all 90 minutes in goal where she made three saves.
How it Happened
• After both teams combined for five shots in the first 19 minutes of play, the Chanticleers found the scoring column by way of a set piece to take a 1-0 lead.
• JMU registered a pair of shots on goal in the 24th minute that were both saved.
• Following a series of shots from the Dukes in the 54th minute, DeGuzman sent a ricocheted shot past the keeper to equalize the contest at a goal apiece.
• In the 62nd minute, Farrell placed a shot in the top right corner of the frame to place the Dukes in the driver’s seat 2-0.
• A pair of shots on goal in the 78th minute were the last chances the Chanticleers had, as the Dukes cruised to their fifth straight victory.
Match Notes
• James Madison remains unbeaten against CCU, with the all-time series being moved to 4-0-2.
• The Dukes hold a 5-0-0 record in the month of October.
Up Next
The Dukes will close out their home schedule with a senior day contest against Georgia State at Sentara Park on Sunday, Oct. 25th. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
— JMU Athletics —
