HIGH POINT, N.C.— High Point University women's soccer faces James Madison for the first time in school history this Sunday, traveling to Harrisonburg for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

HPU came just short of their second winning decision of the season, falling on the wrong side of a 1-0 defensive battle against Marshall. The Panthers will look to get back on track after a pair of losses to the Herd and UNCG, facing a JMU squad that has produced a single win in 2018. 

The Dukes are currently on a four-game losing streak, falling by a single goal to George Mason the previous week. JMU has been outscored just 13-6 in their five losses this season, four of which were one-goal deficits.
 
High Point (1-5-1) at James Madison (1-5-0) 
When: Sunday, September 9, 1 p.m.
Where: Harrisonburg, Va. | Sentara Park
All-Time Series: 0-0-0
Last Meeting: Never
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
 
On the Panthers
• HPU experienced its first home loss of the season this past Friday, falling 1-0 to Marshall, despite holding the Herd to just four shots on target
• Talia Klimes recorded a career-high eight saves against Elon in High Point's second shutout of 2018
• While 12 Panthers have made their career debut on the year, forward Skyler Prillaman and midfielder Shaylyn Owen are the only two HPU freshman to start every match this year
• Prillaman is currently in a tie with fellow freshman Caitlin Shepherd for a team-high in goals (2) and points (4)
• Junior defender Allie Reagan has played all but nine minutes of the Panthers' last four matches, and sits second on her team for minutes played (489), despite missing this year's contest at VCU
• Freshman forward Lauren Mazich has taken a shot in each of the Panthers' last four games, while earning her fourth start of the year against UNCG last week
 
On the Dukes
• JMU's lone win of the season came in a 3-0 shutout victory over Big 10 opponent Maryland
• James Madison's 29 individual points rank second in the CAA this year, with forwards Haley Crawford and Ginger Deel recording seven apiece
• Junior keeper Hannah McShea has played every minute for the Dukes this year, posting a clean sheet against Maryland earlier this season
 
Series Notes:
• The Panthers have never played JMU before, despite being less than four hours away, as the Dukes have started off the season with a 1-4 record
• High Point holds a 5-24-7 against current CAA members all-time, but are 3-2-2 against those same programs over the previous four seasons
 
Coming Up Next:
• The Panthers open up the Big South conference season, hosting Longwood next Saturday at 7 p.m.
• HPU is 12-3-3 against the Lancers all-time, beating the side once during the 2017 regular season, and again in the Big South Tournament final
 
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