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Former All-American Penta joining LaPorte’s coaching staff
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former All-American and SEC pitcher of the year Maddie Penta is joining Loren LaPorte’s staff to become the pitching coach for the James Madison softball program. A former pitcher at Auburn University, Penta was the SEC Pitcher of the Year in 2023 which included back-to-back...
JMU football’s new defensive line hoping to leave its own legacy
Last year, JMU football’s starting defensive linemen combined for a staggering 37 sacks. This year, all four of those players are gone. Head coach Bob Chesney said 55 players from last year’s roster left in the offseason, and in their place are 64 newcomers. The impact of this seismic shift is evident all throughout the roster, but especially in the defensive line.
'I'm a zero star.' How JMU transfer Mikail Kamara evolved into pass rusher IU craves.
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football defensive end Mikail Kamara likes to tease Curt Cignetti about the coach’s reluctance to offer him a scholarship. Back in 2020, Cignetti expressed reservations about Kamara’s size. They were the same kind of doubts Kamara had grown used to hearing on the recruiting trail as an edge rusher who was...
Late goal earns La Salle 3-3 draw against JMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison could not hold on to a 2-0 halftime and La Salle scored three second half goals to earn a 3-3 draw at Sentara Park Thursday night. The Dukes took an early lead thanks to goals from redshirt junior Ariana Reyes and senior Sophia Verrecchia.
Barnett, Morris compete for starting nod ahead of week one
In fall 2023, after battling all offseason for the starting quarterback position against Jordan McCloud, Alonza Barnett III finally won the job — his stat line at the end of his first start: 3-of-11 passing, 15 yards, a 2.9 quarterback rating and an interception. After eight drives, Barnett’s redshirt...
James Madison Cross County picked second in preseason Sun Belt poll
NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – James Madison cross country came in second in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the league announced on Thursday afternoon. The Dukes received two first-place votes and tallied 151 points, while Arkansas State claimed the top spot with 10 first-place nods and 162 points. Marshall was third with 138 points, followed by App State and Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers were given the final first-place vote in the conference of 13 participants.
Field Hockey, Football, Administration: JMU Athletics Launches Retro Logos to Celebrate First Two National Champions
By sports-info@jmu.edu (James Madison University Athletics) via James Madison University Athletics, 12h ago. HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics released two new logos intended to retroactively celebrate its first two national champions, the 1994 field hockey team and 2004 football team. The first two titles occurred in eras prior to licensed marks such as were later developed for the 2016 football and 2018 lacrosse national championships. JMU Athletics sought consistency for all four teams to have retail opportunity with officially licensed marks. The logos were intentionally designed in coordination with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to fit with design practices of the era and incorporate the official JMU Athletics marks of the corresponding...
JMU men’s soccer ties CSUN 0-0 in season opener
JMU men’s soccer began its season Thursday night and moved to 0-0-1 after both teams remained scoreless throughout the game. Freshman midfielder Milo Wray had the first shot on goal at 35:01, and the Dukes would add two more shots on goal. JMU finished with seven shots total. CSUN...
No. 18 Dukes Draw CSUN to Open Campaign
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – The 18th-ranked James Madison men's soccer team opened the 2024 campaign with a scoreless draw against CSUN on Thursday night at Matador Soccer Field in non-conference action. The Dukes and Matadors will each begin their respected seasons 0-0-1. Junior Kevin Larrson led the attack for the...
Maryland women’s soccer vs James Madison preview
After falling in its last match to American, Maryland women’s soccer looks to bounce back on Sunday. Maryland (1-1-1) will face James Madison (1-1-1) in the first half of a men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader at Ludwig Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. and the match...
No. 21 UCLA Hosts No. 18 JMU on Sunday
No. 21 UCLA (1-0-0) vs. No. 18 JMU (0-0-1 ) Los Angeles, Calif. (Wallis Annenberg Stadium) Price: $9-17 (UCLA students free with BruinCard) UCLA Continues Opening Homestand Against No. 18 James Madison University. The UCLA men's soccer team returns to Wallis Annenberg Stadium for their second match of the season...
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