Dukes picked to win CAA
By Sean Youngberg, contributing writer

The 2008 season marks the 40th anniversary at JMU for the women’s lacrosse team, and this year the Dukes are looking to surpass their impressive accomplishments from last season. More...

JMU has ‘real deal’ in ’08
By Jack McAuley, staff writer

This spring the JMU baseball team will set out to make history as Madison looks to win the first conference title in school history. The Dukes are coming off a 22-31 season where they finished ninth in the conference with a record of 11-17. The freshman class, rated as the top class in the Colonial Athletic Association, along with the return of six field starters and all three weekend pitchers bring hope that history can take place this season. More...

Dukes’ depth is ‘ridiculous’
By Sara Hannon, contributing writer

Last season, the JMU softball team finished third in the Colonial Athletic Association, winning a school-record 38 games and recording only 16 losses. This season, they want more. The team hopes to make a strong showing this year, returning eight starters and three pitchers. Combine this with some new talent, and the Dukes have the skill and the speed to be a legitimate threat to Hofstra, who has claimed six-straight CAA championships. More...

Funding gives men’s tennis a boost
By Tim Chapman, sports editor

For JMU men’s tennis 2008 marks the beginning of the program’s return to being funded. Although the funding will incrementally increase in the coming years, the Dukes have already taken a huge step in recruiting. More...

Game update: Dukes fall to ODU
By Tim Chapman, sports editor