Harrisonburg, VA
Oct 10, 2024
Harrisonburg, VA
Oct 10, 2024
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In front of a lively crowd of over 25,000 at Bridgeforth Stadium, James Madison University showcased their dominance with a commanding 39-7 victory over Coastal Carolina. The Dukes set the tempo with an early 67-yard drive leading to a touchdown by George Pettaway. Coastal briefly equalized through Ethan Vasko's 40-yard touchdown pass, but the Dukes quickly shifted momentum in the second quarter, tallying 22 unanswered points. Alonza Barnett III's passing brilliance and a pivotal interception return for a touchdown by Lloyd Summerall III defined a quarter that put JMU firmly in control.
Despite an early engagement, Coastal Carolina faltered against JMU's relentless defensive unit, which forced two key interceptions and held the Chanticleers to a mere 181 total yards. JMU's blend of strategic play-calling and defensive rigidity silenced Coastal's potent offense, which struggled particularly on third downs. This emphatic performance bolstered JMU's standing in the Sun Belt Conference, marking their first victory of the season while also stalling Coastal's offensive juggernaut.
Ethan Vasko (Coastal Carolina)
Vasko's 40-yard strike to Jameson Tucker capped a swift 73-yard drive, leveling the scores at 7-7, giving Coastal a fleeting moment of hope.
Lloyd Summerall III (James Madison)
Summerall snatched an Ethan Vasko pass and dashed 35 yards to the end zone, breaking the game open and showcasing JMU's defensive might.
Taylor Thompson (James Madison)
Alonza Barnett III connected with Taylor Thompson for a 25-yard touchdown, further extended by a two-point conversion pass to Josh Phifer, pushing JMU ahead 15-7.
Max Lipinski (James Madison)
Max Lipinski's precise 35-yard field goal capped the scoring, concretizing a comprehensive victory for the Dukes.
Alonza Barnett III (James Madison)
Barnett's 5-yard run into the end zone concluded a dominant 22-point second quarter for JMU.
Alonza Barnett III (James Madison, QB)
Directed the Dukes' potent offense with 199 passing yards and three touchdowns, mixing precise passing with timely runs to dismantle Coastal Carolina's defense.
George Pettaway (James Madison, RB)
Played a key role in James Madison's imposing ground game, rushing for 89 yards and scoring the team's opening touchdown.
Lloyd Summerall III (James Madison, DB)
Provided a defensive highlight with his interception return for a touchdown, exemplifying the Dukes' ability to capitalize on Coastal's errors.
Jacob Dobbs (James Madison, LB)
Paced the JMU defense with nine tackles, aiding in the halting of Coastal Carolina's usually potent offense.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
7
0
0
0
7
James Madison Dukes
7
22
7
3
39
