Sports Beat

Wrestling wins two of three dual matches

The JMU wrestling team won two of its three dual matches at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. Jan. 27. The Dukes defeated the Diplomats 36-12 and then downed Delaware State University 39-14. JMU's only loss came in a 32-12 defeat to The Citadel.

Fencing falls in opening meet

The JMU fencing team fell in its opener at the Temple University Dual Meet in Phialdelphia, Pa. The Dukes lost to Rutgers University 20-1, Fairleigh Dickerson College 15-2 and Temple 24-3.

Track & field thrives at PSU Open

Both the men's and women's track and field teams thrived at the Penn State University National Open Jan. 25-26.

On the men's side, eight Dukes met IC4A qualifying standards. Among the top finishers were senior Anthony Wallace, who finshed second in the long jump, and the 4 x 400-meter relay team, which recorded its fastest time of the season.

The women's team had 10 members meet ECAC qualifying marks. Among the top performers were seniors Lauren Burawski and Brett Romano, who finished first and second, repectively, in the 5,000-meter run.