WASHINGTON – The American University field hockey team will be back at home to host James Madison on Sunday, September 7 at 1 p.m. at Jacobs Complex. The team will celebrate Youth Field Hockey Day, offering a free post-game clinic.

QUICK INFO

• Date & Time: Sunday, September 7; 1 p.m.
• Site: Washington, D.C. (Jacobs Complex)
• Series History: James Madison leads 24-13
• TV: ESPN+

INSIDE THE SERIES

• James Madison leads 24-13 in the all-time series that dates back to 1985.
• Last year, the Eagles fell 2-3 to the Dukes in double overtime.
• The Eagles, who lead in home games in the all-time series, have a home field advantage going into Sunday's matchup.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN

• The Eagles have a record of 1-1 so far this season. The team opened the season with a commanding win against William & Mary, shutting out the Tribe 10-0. They followed with a close game against #5 Duke two days later, with the Blue Devils edging them out 2-1.
• After AU's first two games, three Eagles earned Patriot League weekly honors. Ninthe Botman earned Rookie of the Week after scoring a goal in each of American's games, including the lone goal against Duke. Agustina Roffo was named Midfielder of the Week, scoring three goals and registering an assist against William & Mary. Sarah Steinman, who played every minute of AU's first two games and was the inserter for every penalty corner in both games, was named Defensive Player of the Week.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JAMES MADISON

• The matchup against American will be the Dukes' fifth game of the season.
• The Dukes have a 2-2 record so far this season. They opened with a 3-2 win over Villanova, then lost to Stanford (1-0) and #17 Liberty (4-1).
• The Dukes opened the weekend with a 2-1 overtime win against Richmond on Friday evening (Sep. 5), with goals from juniors Julie Narleski and Skyler Brown. Narleski's game-tying goal came with less than two minutes remaining, and Brown's overtime goal was the fourth game-winner of her career. JMU limited Richmond to two shots in the final two periods.
• JMU has had five scorers so far this season. Sophomore Madelief Molier leads the team with two goals, one against Villanova and one against Liberty.

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