#13 JMU Drops 3-0 Contest to #7 North Carolina

Sunday, September 17

Duke University, Durham, N.C.

3 p.m.

James Madison University

(5-2)

North Carolina

(6-2)

JMU

North Carolina

9/17/2017 5:02:00 PM | Field Hockey

Box Score

DURHAM, N.C. – Despite a strong attacking pressure in the second half by No. 13 James Madison field hockey, a 3-goal first-half by No. 7 North Carolina sank the Dukes 3-0 on the road Sunday afternoon.

After being held to just two shots over the first 35 minutes, JMU (5-2) made seven attempts in the second half. The Tar Heels (6-2) had 22 shot attempts spread evenly over both halves, but were only able to connect in the first 32 minutes of play.

KEYS TO THE GAME

UNC scored just 2:55 in to play and added another tally just five minutes later. The Tar Heels capped the first stanza with a score just 3:48 before halftime.
Senior goalkeeper Sara Kraeutler and redshirt-sophomore goalkeeper Kyler Zampiello combined for 11 saves over 70 minutes while senior McKenzie Ridgely added a defensive save.
The Tar Heels earned eight corners, a season-high for a JMU opponent.
JMU earned five penalty corners for the second consecutive game.

OF NOTE
This is JMU's first shutout loss since a 1-0 loss to then-No. 10 Delaware on Sept. 30, 2016.

UP NEXT
The Dukes continue their road swing with a pair in Louisville, Ky. next weekend. No. 13 JMU faces Ball State in a neutral-site match on Friday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. before taking on No. 11 Louisville on Sept. 24 at noon. The 2017 JMU field hockey season is presented by Blue Ridge Insurance.