Tilahun’s late goal gives JMU a 1–0 win over Coastal Carolina

Henok Tilahun scored at 82:13 to give James Madison a 1–0 men’s soccer win over Coastal Carolina on Friday, October 2, at Sentara Park.

Chris Niblock delivered the corner kick that Tilahun headed in for the game’s only goal. It was Tilahun’s first career goal, according to JMU’s report.

Erik Jaspers made five saves, all in the second half, to record the shutout. JMU led 14–11 in total shots, but Coastal Carolina had five shots on goal to the Dukes’ two.

The Dukes improved to 4–4–2 overall and 2–0–1 in the Sun Belt. Coastal Carolina fell to 1–4–4 and 0–1–2. JMU hosts Mary Baldwin on Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m.

Source: Official team report and box score.

Prepared with AI assistance from the linked official source. Illustration: NSMT college soccer visual.