High Point at No. 7 James Madison
Date/Time: February 23, 2019 | 1 p.m.
Place: Harrisonburg, Va. | Sentara Park
All-Time Series: 5th meeting, JMU leads, 3-1
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HIGH POINT, N.C.—The High Point University women's lacrosse team (1-1) continues on the road Saturday (Feb. 23), taking on defending NCAA champion and No. 7 James Madison (2-1). First draw from Harrisonburg, Va., is set for 1 p.m.
 
Last time out, the Panthers fell, 13-9, at then-No. 2 North Carolina on Friday (Feb. 15) in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sophomore Abby Hormes scored a hat trick to lead HPU against the Tar Heels.
 
Senior Samantha Herman leads HPU in scoring this season with six goals and three assists for nine points. Hormes leads the squad with seven goals, while junior Ashley Britton is right behind with six goals of her own. 
 
Britton leads the Panthers in the draw circle, recording 10 draw controls through two games, while Hormes has added eight. Britton also leads HPU outfield players with eight ground balls.
 
In defense, redshirt junior Hayley Norris leads the team with five caused turnovers.
 
In goal, sophomore Sarah Zeto is 1-1 with a 12.50 GAA. She has made 19 saves and holds a 43.2 save percentage.
 
ALL-TIME SERIES vs. JAMES MADISON
This will be the fifth meeting all-time between the programs. JMU leads the series, 3-1, and has won the last two meetings, including a close 13-11 win on Feb. 24, 2018 at Vert Stadium.
 
ON THE DUKES
JMU is 2-1 on the season after defeating UConn, 18-9, on Sunday (Feb. 17). Logan Brennan and Hanna Haven lead the team with 13 points each. Brennan has a team-leading 11 goals, while Haven leads JMU with seven assists. 
 
UP NEXT
The Panthers hold their home opener on Friday (March 1) against Old Dominion. First draw at Vert Stadium is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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