Arndt opens scoring, Lackey adds two as JMU beats Louisiana Tech

James Madison scored three times after halftime to beat Louisiana Tech 3–1 in women’s soccer Thursday, October 15, at Sentara Park in Harrisonburg. Aleigha Arndt opened the scoring, and Ginny Lackey added two goals less than two minutes apart.

The Dukes improved to 8–5–1 overall and 6–1 in Sun Belt play. Louisiana Tech fell to 4–9–2 and 2–4–1 in the conference.

After a scoreless first half, Arndt put JMU ahead at 46:20, finishing a move assisted by Selma Rajakangas and Lackey. Lackey then scored unassisted at 64:53 and again at 66:13, with Makenna Kirk and Rajakangas credited with assists on the second goal.

The quick pair gave JMU a 3–0 lead. Madison Pensom scored Louisiana Tech’s only goal at 86:10, leaving the Bulldogs too little time to erase the remaining two-goal deficit.

JMU finished with a 20–6 advantage in shots and an 8–3 edge in shots on goal. The Dukes increased their shot total from eight in the first half to 12 in the second, while Louisiana Tech managed only one second-half attempt. Each team finished with two fouls, and JMU led 4–1 in corner kicks.

Sofia DeCerb played all 90 minutes in goal for JMU and made two saves. Louisiana Tech goalkeeper Mackenzie Lorkowski also played the full match and recorded five saves. Rajakangas finished with two assists, while Lackey had two goals and an assist.

JMU next visits Coastal Carolina on Thursday, October 22, for a 6 p.m. Eastern match in Conway, South Carolina.