Dukes Finish Even with Coastal Carolina, 1-1

Saturday, September 13

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

4-2-3, 0-0-1

Coastal Carolina

3-3-1, 0-0-1

Coastal Carolina

James Madison

9/13/2025 10:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – A first-half goal from redshirt junior Brooke Potter wasn't enough to put away the Chanticleers as JMU Women's Soccer fought to a 1-1 draw with Coastal Carolina on Saturday night to open Sun Belt play.

The Dukes move to 4-2-3 on the season, opening their conference slate 0-0-1. The Chanticleers slide to 3-3-1, beginning SBC play 0-0-1. Potter led the JMU offense, netting her second goal of the season and sending a pair of shots. Audrey Orrock, Jeanette Fieldsend, and Ginny Lackey contributed on the offensive end, each taking two shots. Dolcie O'Connor scored Coastal's lone goal, adding two shots.

Sofia DeCerb received the start in goal for the Dukes, playing all 90 minutes and making a save.

Quote from Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr.
"Disappointed in the result tonight. We weren't composed enough in the second half to turn attacks into real chances. We will head back into training to help grow this area of our game and figure out which players can create what we need in the final third. Credit to Coastal, who fought their tails off to keep us out of their end in the second half."

How It Happened

The JMU attack hit the gas early, out-shooting CCU 3-1 and taking four corner kicks in the first 25 minutes of play.
Following a deflection from the Chanticleers, Potter attempted a shot from the top of the penalty box to put JMU on the board in the 39th minute, 1-0.
On the heels of a corner, O'Connor fired a shot from the penalty arc into the top of the net to tie the contest, 1-1.
Despite a handful of late opportunities, the Dukes couldn't capitalize as the match ended in a draw.

Quick Facts

Tonight's result marks the first draw between these programs.
Saturday's match marks the first time the Dukes have opened their conference schedule with a draw since joining the Sun Belt in 2022.
Coastal's two shots on the night are the second time in the last three matches the Dukes have held an opponent to less than three shots (Maryland).

Up Next
The Dukes will head to Norfolk and continue SBC play as they take on Old Dominion on Thursday, Sept. 18th. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be available to stream on ESPN+.