JMU Celebrates Year at 2019 JMA Awards

James Madison Athletics celebrated a year of achievements by its sports programs with the 2019 JMA (James Madison Athletics) Awards on Monday night at Grafton-Stovall Theatre. The evening included highlight reels, memorable moments and recognizing athletic and academic achievements.

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Haley Warden, Lacrosse

Female achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Haley Warden, Bonnie Zhang, Odicci Alexander, M'Kaela White

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Jimmy Moreland, Football
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Male achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Jimmy Moreland, T.J. Bush, Stuckey Mosley

CASEY CARTER FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Erin Saunders, Cross Country/Track & Field
100130

Recognizing a female student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Erin Saunders, Elena Romesburg, Casey O'Donnell

CASEY CARTER MALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Thomas Shores, Men's Soccer
100124

Recognizing a male student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Thomas Shores, Kevin Kelly, Zach Jacobs

FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Molly Dougherty (Lacrosse)/Payton Buresch (Softball)
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Presented to the female student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Molly Dougherty, Payton Buresch, Morgan Whaley

MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Ignacio Montero, Men's Golf
100133

Presented to a the male student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Ignacio Montero, Alvaro Arce, Michael Morgan

COURAGE AWARD
Paige Assaid, Swimming & Diving
100138

Awarded to a student-athlete who overcame a significant adversity or hardship to excel in competition

COMEBACK ATHLETE
Cardon Johnson, Football
100135

Bestowed upon a student-athlete who overcame significant adversity to achieve success
Finalists: Cardon Johnson, Tyrah Burrow, Savannah Baldwin

BEST HIGHLIGHT REEL
Haley Warden's draw control to clinch lacrosse's NCAA Championship victory
The best single defining moment or highlight play of the year

UNSUNG HERO
Logan Reynolds, Women's Basketball
100123

Awarded to a model student-athlete, who contributes extensively to a team's success without receiving acclaim for their achievements

UNSEEN HERO
Lauren Sander, Athletic Training
100129

Recognizing the efforts of a JMU Athletics staff member who works outside of the public spotlight

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Kristen Gaudian, Lacrosse
100137

Recognizing a student-athlete who emerged as a starter or key contributor or who performed during a season or game at a level exceeding previous expectations of that individual
Finalists: Kristen Gaudian, Kate Gordon, Ginger Deel

BEST INDIVIDUAL POSTSEASON
Haley Warden, Lacrosse
100127

Given to the student-athlete who excelled in a single postseason game or event or over the course of a postseason tournament
Finalists: Haley Warden, Bonnie Zhang, Nicolette Serratore

BEST TEAM POSTSEASON
Lacrosse
100126

Awarded to a team that achieved at a significantly high level over the course of postseason competition
Finalists: Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Swimming & Diving

DUKE CLUB AWARD
Field Hockey
100131

The team that best embraces the mission of the Duke Club and helps with the group's many requests for student-athlete assistance
Finalists: Field Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Softball
100128

Given to a team that best exemplifies service to others and helping those in need in our community
Finalists: Softball, Field Hockey, Men's Soccer

IT'S BEEN A GREAT YEAR, DUKES!

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Completed Event: Swimming & Diving versus Marshall on November 1, 2025 , Loss , 145, to, 154

Completed Event: Women's Basketball versus Kent State on November 3, 2025 , Win , 80, to, 48

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Akron on November 3, 2025 , Loss , 71, to, 85

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus #4 Texas State on November 3, 2025 , Tie , 1, to, 1 , (JMU Falls 4-5 in PKs)

Completed Event: Men's Soccer at Coastal Carolina on November 4, 2025 , Tie , 1, to, 1

Upcoming Event: Field Hockey versus No. 5 Central Michigan on November 5, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Washington and Lee on November 5, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Field Hockey versus Game 1 Winner vs. Miami (Ohio) on November 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus George Mason on November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Tennis at Navy Fall Invitational on November 7, 2025

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