Forging a new identity
By Tim Chapman, sports editor

The heat index hovered around 100 degrees Saturday morning, but Mickey Matthews and his staff had no intention of cutting the last day of training camp short. More...

Experience key in cross country's bid for conference title
By Zach Webber, contributing writer

The JMU Women’s Cross Country team opens its season on September 15 with the JMU Invitational in New Market, VA. Coming off of a third place season a year ago, Madison will look to improve its CAA standing. More...

Looking to improve just one spot
By Tim Chapman, sports editor

JMU volleyball coach Disa Garner would probably have reason to worry if the season was played out on paper. With freshmen outnumbering seniors six to two, there is reason to believe such a young team could take a step back from its second place finish last year. More...

Men's soccer team will replace graduates with slew of freshmen
By Jack McCauley, contributing writer

The word “rebuilding” in sports is a word used often by the media that can force players and coaches to cringe. More...

Shooting for a repeat
By Matthew McGovern, sports editor

The JMU field hockey team fulfilled a mission statement last year when they won the CAA championship against perennial powerhouse ODU. The upset victory propelled them to the NCAA tournament, where they lost in the first round to Duke in overtime, 3-2. More...

JMU hopes for better start to 2007
By Matthew McGovern, sports editor

The JMU women’s soccer team made it to the CAA Championship last year by winning six out of their last seven regular season games. This year, they’ll look to establish themselves early in the season to win an NCAA bid. More...