Harrisonburg, VA – Haley Crawford scored an unassisted goal early in the second half as James Madison defeated Hofstra, 1-0, at Sentara Park Sunday afternoon. The loss snapped a 13-game Colonial Athletic Association win streak dating back to 2016 for the Pride, as well as its three-game winning streak overall.
Hofstra fell to 7-4 on the season and 1-1 in CAA play. The Dukes improved to 5-6 overall and 2-0 in the CAA.
Crawford's goal was an individual effort as she dribbled nearly 40 yards and struck a left footed shot past a diving
Ashley Wilson for the lone goal on the day at the 54:00 mark. Hofstra had two excellent scoring chances in the 84th minute, but
Alia Mentzell's shot struck the post and
Lucy Porter's shot on the ensuing rebound was saved by Hannah McShea.
Wilson made two second half saves for the Pride. Hofstra starter
Jenna Borresen also had two saves in a scoreless first half. McShea finished with four saves in goal for James Madison.
Hofstra returns to action Thursday night when it hosts Delaware at Hofstra Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (516) HOF-TIXX or visiting HofstraTickets.com.
Notes:
-Hofstra had an 11-9 advantage in shots.
-James Madison leads the all-time series with Hofstra, 11-8-3.
-Porter and
Sabrina Bryan led the Pride with two shots each.