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8 hours ago

JMU’s Michael Scott named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week

James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

2 days ago

Bridgewater Football drops home opener to No. 23 Susquehanna, 41-14

Bridgewater Football drops home opener to No. 23 Susquehanna, 41-14

3 days ago

JMU’s football game Saturday moved to a Noon kick off against Wagner

Due to expected inclement weather in the Harrisonburg area, Saturday's James Madison versus Wagner football game has been moved up to noon.

4 days ago

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

1 week ago

Dukes hold off Liberty to open Napier era with 20-13 win

James Madison scored points on each of its first four drives to earn a 20-13 win over Liberty in the Battle of the Blue Ridge on Saturday at Bridgeforth Stadium.

1 week ago

Bridgewater Football drops season opener at Stevenson, 17-0

The Bridgewater College football team dropped its season opener to Stevenson 17-0 on Friday night.

2 weeks ago

JMU Volleyball falls in four sets at No. 19 North Carolina

After James Madison took the first set over No. 19 North Carolina, the Tar Heels responded by winning the following three sets for a 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 18-25, 19-25) victory inside Carmichael Arena on Thursday night in non-conference volleyball action.

2 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 9/3

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 9/3

2 weeks ago

EMU names Chris Madison new head softball coach

EMU Director of Athletics Carrie S. Bert has announced the hiring of Chris Madison as the Royals Head Softball Coach.

2 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Basketball releases non-conference schedule for upcoming season

James Madison women's basketball released its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring four teams from last year's NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, as announced by Head Coach Sean O'Regan on Wednesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 8/28

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 8/28

2 weeks ago

James Madison Volleyball begins season with sweep of Loyola Maryland

James Madison volleyball opened the 2026 season with a sweep of Loyola Maryland (25-14, 25-20, 25-23) on Friday night inside the Convocation Center in front of 727 fans – the fifth-largest attendance for volleyball at the facility.

3 weeks ago

JMU Lacrosse’s Shelley Klaes gets contract extension through 2032

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced that lacrosse head coach Shelley Klaes has received an extension to keep her under contract through the 2032 season.

3 weeks ago

Bridgewater picked fifth in ODAC Preseason Football Poll

The Bridgewater College football team was selected fifth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Preseason Poll released on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

James Madison to open 2027 football season against Duquesne

James Madison's 2027 home football game vs. Duquesne has been shifted from the previously-announced date of Sept. 11 to instead be the season opener on Aug. 28 at Bridgeforth Stadium.

4 weeks ago

JMU Volleyball picked as SBC East favorite; Louisell named Preseason Player of the Year

James Madison volleyball was voted as the East Division favorite, while Kennedy Louisell was named the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

James Madison RB George Pettaway named to Doak Walker Award watch list

James Madison running back George Pettaway has been named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, given annually to the nation's premier running back, as announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

4 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Basketball set for November matchup at Virginia

For the first time since 2020, James Madison women's basketball will trek over to the mountain to face Virginia with a non-conference matchup scheduled for Nov. 19 inside John Paul Jones Arena.

4 weeks ago

Dukes receive votes in AP Top 25 preseason college football poll

James Madison football enters the 2026 season with votes in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, as announced by the Associated Press on Monday afternoon.

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