Hokies defeat JMU 2-0 for first road win of the season

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Hokies earned their first road win of the season as they defeated James Madison, 2-0, on Sunday night at Sentara Park.

Maysen Nelson scored her first career goal – the sixth Hokie to record a goal through two matches this season. Virginia Tech has had six different student-athletes score a goal this year.

Additionally, Tech has now opened the season with back-to-back shutouts.

How It Happened
The Hokies set the tone early and dominated the possession in the opening minutes. Just nine minutes into the contest, a stellar sliding tackle from Taylor Price freed up the ball for Samantha DeGuzman to score right in front of the net. It’s the first career game-winning goal for DeGuzman.

first game-winning goal of the season for samantha deguzman⚡️#Hokies⚽️ pic.twitter.com/GlE33VXsMf

— Virginia Tech Women’s Soccer (@HokiesWSoccer) August 19, 2024

Tech continued momentum and struck again in the 31st minute. After the Dukes saved a shot from Sarah Rosenbaum, Maysen Nelson launched the rebound into the top shelf for her first career goal. The Hokies led 2-0 at half and never looked back.

FIRST CAREER GOAL FOR MAYSEN NELSON‼️#Hokies⚽️ pic.twitter.com/CThFDPhcvr

— Virginia Tech Women’s Soccer (@HokiesWSoccer) August 19, 2024

The Hokies maintained control throughout the second half and outshot the Dukes 16-5 in total. Tech has now limited opponents in back-to-back matches to five shots or less.

Game Notes
• The Hokies open the season 2-0 for the third time in four seasons.
• Tech improves to 9-12-1 all time against the Dukes.
• The win over James Madison is the first road win of the season for the Hokies.
• Tech has started the year with back-to-back shutouts in two straight seasons.
• The Hokies have recorded 16 or more shots in both matches this season.
• Six different Hokies have scored through two matches.
• Samantha DeGuzman and Maysen Nelson each scored their first goals of the season.
• The goal is Nelson’s first in her career.
• DeGuzman’s goal is the first game-winning goal of her career.
• Allie George, Taylor Price and Sarah Rosenbaum all recorded their first assists of the season.
• George, Kylie Marschall, Nelson, Emma Pelkowski and Eden Skyers played the entirety of the match.
• Lauren Hargrove played the full 90 minutes and recorded two saves.

Up Next
Virginia Tech (2-0) travels to take on Delaware (0-1-1) on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium in Newark, Del….