JMU Earns Third Straight Win with 4-1 Triumph at Richmond

Friday, September 11

Richmond, Va.

5 p.m.

James Madison University

(3-1)

Richmond

(2-3)

James Madison

Richmond

JMU Earns Third Straight Win with 4-1 Triumph at Richmond

9/11/2015 7:06:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

RICHMOND, Va. – James Madison field hockey (3-1) notched its third consecutive win with a 4-1 victory at Richmond (2-3) on Friday evening.

The Dukes led in total shots 15-4, including an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Spiders lone goal came in the 52nd minute when Emma Johansson popped the ball over goalkeeper Sara Kraeutler. Kraeutler finished the day allowing just one goal and making two saves.

Freshman Melissa Wilken had her first multi-goal game and tied senior Loes Stijntjes for the team high in goals at two. Both goals by Wilken came off deflections while Stijntjes scored both of her goals off corners. JMU won the corner battle 5-2.

Quoting Coach Morgan
"This was a well-played game against a very good team," Head Coach Christy Morgan said. "We played with discipline and determination. Our goal was to play the JMU style – fast-paced and with great control. We are a young team and growing with each opportunity. It's a good day when you are a better team today than you were yesterday. And thank you to all our supporters who sent well wishes!"

All-Time Series
JMU now holds a 39-6-1 all-time record against Richmond.

Tweet of the Game

Of course we had to stop by and support @JMU_FieldHockey here in #RVA against UR. Dukes up, 3-0. pic.twitter.com/pq8xNMDOtv
— CAASports (@CAASports) September 11, 2015

First Tallies

Freshman Melissa Wilken had her first multi-goal game, scoring both the first and last goals for the Dukes.
Senior Adrienne le Vatte earned her first point of the season off an assist to a first-half corner goal by senior Loes Stijntjes.
Freshman Sarah Floeter tallied her first collegiate assist on a second-half corner goal by Stijntjes.

Up Next
The Dukes return home on Sunday, Sept. 13, for a 1 p.m. tilt against VCU and are encouraging fans to purple out the JMU Field Hockey Complex in support of Alzheimer's Awareness.