HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison scored eight runs in the second inning en route to a 10-0 victory on Thursday. With the loss, the Colonials move to 2-1 to start the 2025 season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams threatened early, with RMU's
Kaylyn Hopf collecting her 45th career hit in the first inning, but neither side managed to push a run across.
The game turned in the bottom of the second when the Dukes' offense came alive, scoring six runs with just one out, including a two-run homer. Freshman
Sammie Borrayo then entered the circle for her collegiate debut, relieving
Madelyn Coleman. James Madison tacked on two unearned runs to close the inning with an 8-0 advantage.
After a scoreless third, RMU looked to break through offensively.
Katlyn Jardine drew a walk, and pinch-runner
Abby Quickel advanced to third on a wild pitch, but the Colonials couldn't capitalize.
JMU extended its lead in the fourth as Jasmine Hall's single drove in two more runs, making it 10-0. The Colonials were unable to generate any late offense, and the game concluded in five innings.
BY THE NUMBERS
Hopf recorded RMU's lone hit of the game, while
Courtney Poulich, Jardine, and
Logan Black each worked a walk. Defensively, first baseman
Lilly Stump led the team with four putouts, and
Anna Resnik recorded a team-high two assists.
MILESTONE WATCH
In RMU's next game, seniors
Anna Resnik and
Alaina Koutsogiani are set to appear in their 150th career contest.
UP NEXT
The Colonials now head to Salem, Va., to compete in the Hokie Classic, hosted by Virginia Tech. RMU will face Penn State at 10:00 AM before a rematch with James Madison at 3:00 PM.
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