Ewell, Dukes defeat George Washington

Led by a couple of first-time starters, the JMU womenÕs soccer team posted a 1-0 victory Thursday night, defeating the George Washington University Colonials. Sophomore forward Natalie Ewell scored the gameÕs only goal, while redshirt senior forward Christy Metzker picked up the assist.

Dukes earn important road win

Coach Mickey Matthews took over the JMU football program in 1999, the only year the Dukes managed to defeat Villanova University at Villanova Stadium.

Dukes win despite Ivan

Sometimes Mother Nature is the X factor. The remnants of Hurricane Ivan dropped a considerable amount of rain on Philadelphia early Saturday morning. Still, the Dukes and the Villanova University Wildcats played on with JMU prevailing 17-0.