No. 17 JMU Drops 4-2 Decision to No. 7 Louisville

Sunday, October 23

Harrisonburg, Va.

Noon

James Madison University

(11-5, 3-2CAA)

Louisville

(15-3, 3-3ACC)

Louisville

JMU

10/23/2016 3:47:00 PM | Field Hockey

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – No. 17 James Madison field hockey dropped a 4-2 decision to No. 7 Louisville in the final home game of the regular season on Sunday afternoon.

With the Cardinals (15-3, 3-3 ACC) leading 3-1 late in the second half, the Dukes (11-5, 3-2 CAA) pulled junior goalkeeper Sara Kraeutler with just under 10 minutes to play for an additional striker. The strategy paid off as junior Hannah Hall converted her fourth penalty stroke of the season less than a minute later, pulling JMU back to within one with 8:49 to play.

Despite an intense attack game from JMU, the Dukes were only able to put two more shots on the board while Louisville's lone shot attempt over the final 10 minutes found the back of the empty cage. JMU finished the contest with a 13-9 shot advantage while Louisville took the 7-6 edge in shots-on-goal.

The Dukes and Cardinals were tied 1-1 for much of the first half thanks to a game-tying corner deflection from sophomore Ashley Gippe. A late first-half corner goal gave Louisville a 2-1 lead heading into halftime.

JMU has a pair of road games next weekend to close out the 2016 regular season. The Dukes head to Hofstra to close out Colonial Athletic Association action before traveling over the mountain to take on No. 9 Virginia in the regular-season finale.

HIGHLIGHTS

RANKED BATTLES
JMU is now 2-3 against ranked opponents this season, including a 1-1 mark at home. The Dukes have one more chance at a ranked opponent during the regular season with No. 9 Virginia.

HALL-MARK ON SCORING
Junior Hannah Hall became the second Duke to the double-digit goals mark with her second-half penalty stroke. She now has 10 on the year, joining sophomore Miranda Rigg (16) in the double-digit category. This is the third straight year two Dukes have reached double-digit goals.

PHOTO OF THE DAY
Junior Hannah Hall's penalty stroke pulled the Dukes within one late in the game. Full gallery here.

UP NEXT
The Dukes travel to Hempstead, N.Y. to take on Hofstra this Friday, Oct. 29, in a 3 p.m. contest. JMU is on a five-game series win-streak and holds a 12-4 lead in the all-time series against the Pride.