Lackey's late corner lifts JMU; Howard wins in four sets

Sunday college roundup | October 11, 2026

Ginny Lackey scored directly from a corner kick in the 81st minute to give James Madison a 2–1 women's soccer victory over Old Dominion on Sunday at Sentara Park.

Riley Mullen had put the Monarchs ahead in the 18th minute. Aleigha Arndt headed in Selma Rajakangas' corner in the 27th to equalize before Lackey broke the second-half deadlock. Sofia DeCerb made three saves for JMU, which improved to 7–5–1 overall and 5–1 in Sun Belt play.

Women's soccer

George Mason and Richmond each protected an early goal for a 1–0 home victory. Mia Casciani scored at 25:50 against Duquesne, with Amy Angel and Keira Jeffries credited with assists. Libby Davy made four saves for Mason despite the Dukes' 17–5 advantage in shots.

Jess Moylan scored at 9:06 from Morgane Zinn's assist to lift Richmond past Davidson. Veronica Rrapi and Isabel Seifert combined for three saves, and the Spiders remained unbeaten at home at 5–0–3. Richmond finished with a 12–6 edge in shots.

Towson beat Charleston 2–0 at Tiger Field behind goals from Kale'a Perry at 12:41 and Emma Levin at 62:10. Sophie Thibeault assisted both goals, with Meron Koro also helping set up the opener. Towson outshot Charleston 21–4.

VCU fell 5–2 to La Salle at home. Shiori Shintaku scored in the 25th minute, and Jazmin Jackson's goal early in the second half pulled the Rams within 3–2. La Salle answered with the final two goals. Justyce Hollenbach and Alexis Garcia scored twice apiece for the Explorers.

Men's soccer

George Mason lost 2–0 at home to Stony Brook after a scoreless first half. Finlay Oliver converted a penalty at 62:59, and Olsen Aluc added the second goal at 73:46. Mason held a 15–11 advantage in total shots but put only two on target. Angel Hernandez made four saves for the Patriots.

Volleyball

Addison Buckner had 15 kills as Howard defeated South Carolina State 25–16, 25–14, 22–25, 25–13 at Burr Gymnasium. Zenai Jethroe added 11 kills, while Camryn Shelton had 21 digs and three aces. Howard hit .386 and held South Carolina State to .037, improving to 5–1 in MEAC play.

Kiera Hamilton's 25 kills and 12 digs were not enough for George Mason in a 3–1 loss at Fordham. The Patriots won the opening set before falling 25–20, 19–25, 16–25, 21–25. Ava Cheney supplied 31 assists for Mason; Johanna Franzen led Fordham with 15 kills.

Lehigh swept Navy 26–24, 25–21, 25–22 in Annapolis. Farrah Eike led the Mids with eight kills and Avery Maddux had six blocks. Lehigh's Olivia Lasee finished with 12 kills, six blocks and two aces. The Mountain Hawks held a 7–1 advantage in service aces.

North Carolina defeated Virginia 3–0 in Charlottesville.