James Madison defeats Ohio in MAC field hockey quarterfinals

James Madison University secured a 2-0 victory over Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) field hockey quarterfinals on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, the Dukes scored two goals in the third quarter to break the deadlock.

Elena Giangaspero opened the scoring following an assist from Emma Smit, and Anna Collinge added a second goal shortly after, assisted by Azul Covarrubias. James Madison outshot Ohio 12 to 6 and maintained a 7 to 2 advantage in shots on goal.

JMU goalkeeper Hannah Popolis recorded her first career solo shutout, making two key saves to maintain the lead. This win marks James Madison's first postseason victory of the Alyssa Parker Rosenblum era and advances the team to the MAC Championship semifinals.