LYNCHBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – A score from the Liberty Flames in the 82nd minute was enough to take down James Madison women’s soccer, 1-0, in Lynchburg on Thursday night.
The Dukes (2-4-0) outpaced Liberty in shots (13-11) and finished equal in shots on goal (6-6). JMU’s offense was paced by Ginny Lackey’s four shots, with one being placed on goal. Aleigha Arndt and Samantha DeGuzman each supplied a shot on goal on three shots.
Sofia DeCerb received the start at keeper, playing the entire match and making five saves.
The Flames (6-2-1) were lifted by Halle Engle’s lone goal. Ainsley Leja played all 90 minutes in between the posts, making six saves.
How it Happened
• The JMU attack made noise in the 12th minute, firing a trio of shots that all resulted in saves.
• Liberty logged shots on goal in the 42nd and 45th minutes; however, saves from DeCerb kept the match at a 0-0 stalemate at halftime.
• The Dukes’ first opportunity of the second half came in the 57th minute, sending a pair of shots that were saved.
• Each squad traded shots in the 60th minute; however, both attempts sailed off target.
• The Flames found the scoreboard in the 82nd minute, taking a 1-0 lead and holding on the rest of the way to hand JMU its fourth loss of the season.
Match Notes
• Tonight’s contest marks the 12th all-time meeting between these programs. The result moves JMU’s record to 7-3-2 against the Flames.
• DeCerb’s five saves mark her fourth match this season with five or more stops.
Up Next
JMU will remain on the road, traveling to Baltimore to face off with Loyola Maryland on Sunday, Sept. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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