The Basics

• Score: #24 JMU 1, VCU 0
• Records: VCU (1-3-2), JMU (4-1-0)
• Location: JMU Soccer Complex – Harrisonburg, Va.
• The Short Story: An early goal by 24^th-ranked JMU proved to be enough as the VCU women's soccer team dropped a tough 1-0 road decision. Redshirt junior Emma Kruse registered 11 saves on the night.

• JMU got on the board early when Sam Lofton took an assist from Allie Bunner and deposited into the back of the net just over four minutes in to grab a 1-0 lead.
• Just under two minutes later, senior Alex Gogolin nearly tied things up, but the Dukes keeper was able to knock it away.
• Kruse helped the Rams stay within striking distance, tallying six first half saves as the game headed to the break with JMU leading 1-0.
• Abby Ritter and Maren Johansen both tested the JMU keeper in the second half, but were turned away as the Dukes held on for the 1-0 victory.

• VCU returns to action when they travel to ACC foe Pittsburgh on Friday, Sept. 12. Game time is set for 7 p.m.