Outside linebacker from Miami Jerald James has committed to JMU. James is the second player to commit to the Dukes for the class of 2025, joining linebacker Chris Fileppo. 

JMU baseball's season came to an end on Sunday after a 5-3 loss to NC State in the Raleigh Region Finals. All three of the Dukes' RBIs came from sophomore second baseman Mike Mancini, who hit two solo home runs against the Wolfpack.

JMU volleyball released its 2024 fall schedule Friday afternoon. 10 of the Dukes 18 opponents will be teams that qualified for the NCAA tournament in 2023 including Kentucky and Penn State who made the Sweet-16. 

JMU baseball advances to the Raleigh Regional Finals after beating Bryant 8-1, and South Carolina 2-0. The Dukes will face NC State Sunday at 6 p.m. in a win or go home game. If JMU wins, it will face NC State again on Monday.

JMU baseball lost 8-7 to South Carolina in its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011. The Dukes went into the ninth inning ahead 7-5 before giving up a two-run home run, and lost in extra innings.

After making the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 last season, JMU women's soccer will kick-off its 2024 regular season on Aug. 15 at Villanova. The Dukes will play 18 total games including 10 Sun Belt Conference games.

After losing in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinals, JMU baseball is set to play South Carolina in the Dukes' first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011. 

The NCAA Baseball Selection Show revealed that JMU baseball is set to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011. The announcement was made Monday at noon.

After losing in the round of 16 last season to Loyola Marymount the Dukes will return to action against CSUN on Thursday, Aug. 22. 

No. 4 seed Maryland ended JMU lacrosse’s season 17-7 on Sunday, after the Dukes beat the Terrapins in the NCAA Tournament second round last year. Senior attacker Isabella Peterson led JMU with four goals and senior attacker Eloise Clevenger led Maryland with five.

No. 19 JMU lacrosse earned its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament first-round win on Tuesday with a 14-13 win over No. 15 Penn State. The Dukes will face No. 4 seed Maryland in the second-round in College Park on Sunday at 12.30 p.m.

JMU track and field is set to compete in the Sun Belt Outdoor Championship starting on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and going through Saturday. The Dukes are highlighted by senior runner Miranda Stanhope who will compete in the 10k on Thursday and 5k on Saturday, and senior jumper Jordan Venning.

JMU split the first two games of its doubleheader against Arkansas State on Friday after the first game was delayed. JMU will play the third game of the series on Sunday at 12 p.m.

JMU lacrosse lost the AAC Championship 21-11 to No. 9 Florida on Saturday and fell to 13-5 on the season. The Dukes will play the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Penn State 11-7 (4-2) on Friday at 3 p.m. in College Park, Md.

JMU softball won the second game of its doubleheader at Coastal Carolina this past weekend. No. 8 seed JMU will play the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Championship on Wednesday at 5 p.m. against No. 9 seed Southern Miss in San Marcos, Texas.

JMU track and field recorded 10 top-five finishes in its final regular season meet. The Dukes will compete in the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships in Monroe, Louisiana from Thursday to Saturday.

JMU lacrosse 13-5 (5-1) earned an at-large bid for the NCAA championship after falling to Florida 21-11 in the American Athletic Conference Championship. This is the Dukes ninth consecutive tournament appearance and are looking to get their fifth straight win against Penn State 11-7 (4-2). 

First Team All-AAC senior attacker Katelyn Morgan has been named the valedictorian for the class of 2024 with a stellar 4.0 GPA. 

Jeff Bourne spent 25-years as the AD for JMU. But before even getting to athletics at Virginia Tech, he was raised on a cattle farm with aspirations of being a veterinarian. Bourne leaves JMU with three national championship and over $250 million put into facility renovations and construction.

JMU softball’s record fell to 29-19 (11-10 Sun Belt) after losing 3-4, 3-8 and 2-4 to Georgia Southern who is now 27-20 (9-12 Sun Belt). The Dukes will finish their regular season with a series against Coastal Carolina starting Thursday at 4 p.m.

JMU baseball (25-18, 11-10 Sun Belt) dropped two games in a three game series at South Alabama (25-18, 10-11 Sun Belt). The Jaguars won the first and third games 7-4 and 10-7, with the Dukes taking the second game 10-3. Next, JMU will face Georgetown on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

JMU lacrosse beat Old Dominion 18-9 on Saturday to clinch the No. 2 seed for the American Athletic Conference tournament. The Dukes will play Temple in the semifinals on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in Nashville.  

JMU baseball (24-16, 10-8 Sun Belt Conference) lost to Maryland (26-16, 6-9 Big Ten) 6-4. This is the Dukes second loss to the Terrapins this season. Next, JMU will play a three-game series at South Alabama starting on Friday at 7:30pm. 

JMU alumnus golfer Neal Shipley (2019-22) competed in his first Masters Tournament in the 2024. Shipley was the only amateur golfer to make the cut, and was paired with Tiger Woods.

After months of preparation, former JMU standouts including defensive ends Jamree Kromah and Jalen Green and wide receivers Phoenix Sproles and Reggie Brown wait to her their names called in the NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday at 8 p.m.

JMU's spring football game was more fun than organized, but that didn't stop a few players from making a noticeable impact — specifically incoming freshmen Dylan Williams and Chase Regan and transfer running backs George Pettaway and Ayo Adeyi. 

JMU baseball beat Georgia Southern 9-1 to take a 2-0 series lead on Saturday. The Dukes improved to 23-15 (9-8) while the Eagles dropped to 19-19 (9-8). 

Three Dukes scored hat tricks in JMU lacrosse's 17-8 win over Vanderbilt. JMU 11-4 (4-1) will play Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday at noon in its final game of the regular season. 

JMU baseball scored five runs in the second inning and seven in the eighth en route to a 15-6 victory over Georgia Southern. The Dukes and Eagles will play their second matchup of their three game series on Saturday at 6 p.m.

JMU football played its annual spring game, with the offense beating the defense 30-29. Aside from the actual play, the game featured two skill competitions for players after the first and third quarters. 

During the Board of Visitors meeting, President Alger introduced three new faces to JMU Athletics: AD Matt Roan, football head coach Bob Chesney, and men's basketball head coach Preston Spradlin. During the meeting, Chesney teased things to look out for during Saturday's spring game.

Despite a late comeback effort, JMU baseball (21-15, 7-8 Sun Belt), lost 10-9 at VMI on Wednesday. After going down 9-1, the Dukes rallied back to make it a one run game, but fell short.

JMU softball’s sophomore catcher, Bella Henzler, has become a leader for the Dukes. So far during her second year on the team, Henzler has nine home runs and is batting .358.  Her teammates see her as a “natural leader.”

JMU football entered spring practices with new coaches, and players old and new. The combination of cultures has helped the Dukes build chemistry as they get ready for the spring game. JMU will play its annual spring game this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

JMU softball (26-16) finished the day with two wins after beating Longwood (14-27) 10-7 in the first game and 8-2 in the latter game. This game was the first doubleheader for the Dukes in over a month. Next, JMU will travel to App State for a three game series starting Friday at 5 p.m.

Senior distance runner for JMU track and field, Miranda Stanhope, has found her role as a leader in her collegiate career. Stanhope is the program record holder for the 10,000m, which she broke on March 29 during the Raleigh Relays. Her coaches and teammates have shared how they view her as a leader how her passion for running helps them.

JMU officially announced former Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan will be the Dukes' next AD. This news arrives after Jeff Bourne announced his leave on Sept. 15. 

Two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2021, 2023) and 2023 AP Comeback Player of the Year, Jacob Dobbs, has followed head coach Bob Chesney to JMU for his sixth season. 

JMU track and field earned twelve top three finishes at the JMU Invite on Saturday including first place finishes from from junior Kaia Putman and sophomore Faithe Ketchum. The Dukes will compete next at the Virginia Challenge on April 19 and 20. 

Around 4 p.m., the Daily News-Record reported that Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan will replace JMU AD Jeff Bourne following Bourne’s 25 years with JMU.

No. 14 JMU lost to No. 9 Florida 15-7 on Saturday after being tied 4-4 at halftime — the Dukes turned the ball over six times in the third quarter and were outshot 37-27. JMU will return home against Vanderbilt on Saturday at noon, while Florida will play at Cincinnati at the same time.  

JMU softball (24-16, 8-7 Sun Belt) beat Marshall (20-21, 6-9 Sun Belt) 11-3 to sweep the three game series. The Dukes won in five innings due to the run rule.

JMU baseball (21-14, 7-8 Sun Belt) dropped two games in a three game series at ODU (18-17, 7-8). The Dukes lost the first game 1-7, won the second 7-5 and lost the series final 3-6. Next, JMU will travel back to Harrisonburg to play VMI on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

JMU softball (23-16, 7-7 Sun Belt Conference) beat Marshall (20-20, 6-8) 7-5 on Saturday. This marks the Dukes second series win of the year. The last game of the series will be played on Sunday at noon.

JMU softball (22-16, 6-7 Sun Belt) beat Marshall (20-19, 6-7) 8-7 on a walk off from a Thundering Herd error in the first game of a three-game series. JMU and Marshall will play the second game of the series on Saturday at 1 p.m.

After Richmond senior center fielder Aaron Whitley scored a home run on the first pitch of the day, JMU scored 10 consecutive runs and eventually won the game 14-4. JMU 20-12 (6-6) will play a three-game series at Old Dominion, starting on Friday at 6 p.m., while Richmond 13-20 (3-3) will head home to start a series against George Washington on the same day at 2 p.m.

JMU baseball (19-12, 6-6 Sun Belt) won its first conference series of the year after it swept App State. In the series, the Dukes found a rhythm, especially on offense, that they had been lacking in conference play this season.

Payton List redshirted her first year of college softball at Virginia Tech before transferring to JMU. Now, as a redshirt freshman pitcher, List has pitched the most innings out of the Dukes pitching staff. List has embraced the workload and role she has taken on for JMU.

JMU lacrosse freshman defender Ava Bleckley arrived at JMU as the No. 20 incoming freshman in the nation, according to Inside Lacrosse, and has answered the bell. The Philadelphia native leads the team in ground balls and is second amongst freshmen in caused turnovers.  

JMU nearly came back from being down 3-0 to Coastal Carolina on Saturday, but fell in the sixth singles match, losing 4-3. The Dukes’ next matchup is the regular season finale against ODU Saturday at 2 p.m at the Hillside courts.

JMU women's tennis lost to Sun Belt leaders ODU 11-5 (7-0) on Saturday 7-0. The Dukes will return to the Hillside courts on Saturday against Coastal Carolina 12-6 (6-2)  and then will follow that match with Senior Day on Sunday against Georgia Southern. 

In the VertKlasse Meeting two JMU athletes set personal bests and top-10 program records. Senior pole vaulter Erica Moolman finished with a height of 3.89m, while freshman Maddie Moles finished with a height of 3.64m. Next, the Dukes will host the JMU Invite on Saturday at 10 a.m.

JMU softball (21-16) went 0-3 in a three-game series at No. 24 Louisiana (27-13). The Dukes lost by scores of 3-5, 1-7 and 2-9. Next, JMU will travel back home for a three-game series against Marshall, starting on Friday at 4 p.m.

JMU (19-12, 6-6 Sun Belt) completed a three-game sweep of App State (18-11, 5-7) on Sunday with a 11-5 victory. After being held scoreless in the first two innings, the Dukes were able to but up 11 runs.

No. 12 JMU lacrosse 10-3 (3-0) overcame a 6-2 deficit against Temple 8-4 (3-1) in the first quarter to get its third conference win of the season ahead of a matchup against No. 10 Florida. 

After winning the first game of the series, JMU (18-12, 5-6 Sun Belt) beat App State (18-10, 5-5) 8-5. Sophomore infielder Mike Mancini, junior infielder Coleman Calabrese and graduate outfielder Brendan O'Donnell each had two RBIs for JMU. 

JMU men's golf finished 13th of the 19 teams that competed at the AGT Intercollegiate. The Dukes had a total score of 584 and were led by junior Daniel Cheng, who shot 139 in throughout two rounds.

JMU baseball (17-12, 4-6 Sun Belt) defeated App State on Friday (18-9, 5-5) 13-9 behind five home runs. Sophomore second baseman Mike Mancini led the Dukes with three RBIs.

After finishing the season 23-12 (13-5 Sun Belt), JMU women's basketball waves goodbye to three of its senior guards: Hevynne Bristow (2023-24), Carole Miller (2023-24) and Amira Williams (2022-24). 

JMU's director of track and field Delethea Quarles, or "Coach Dee," will help coach women's Team USA track and field in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Quarles has 30-plus years of coaching experience formerly coaching at Liberty and South Carolina. 

No. 12 JMU lacrosse 8-2 (2-0) returned to the winning column against Richmond 9-3 (5-0) on Wednesday after losing to No. 11 Johns Hopkins last week.

After graduating from Alice Lloyd College, new JMU men's basketball head coach Preston Spradlin became a graduate assistant at Kentucky under John Calipari. Spradlin's "wild journey" led him to Morehead State where he turned the program from an eight-win team to a two-time NCAA Tournament bid program. 

JMU women's golf finished in third-place out of 15 teams in the Ironwood Invitational. The Duke's had a total score of 896 in the three rounds, and will next playin the Sun belt Conference Championship starting April 15.

No. 9 JMU lacrosse fell to No. 10 Johns Hopkins for the first time ever on Saturday. The Dukes' record dropped to 8-3 (2-0) while the Bluejays improved to 9-3 (1-1). Next for JMU is a matchup at Richmond on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Sophomores Esteve Agusti and Julian Lozano won two singles. Despite this, Louisiana dominated JMU men's tennis on Saturday as the Dukes suffered their sixth consecutive loss in a row.

JMU baseball is now 16-12 (3-6) after dropping two of three games against Georgia State (15-12, 7-2). The Dukes will next take on Radford on Tuesday.

JMU women's tennis improved its overall record to 8-7 on Saturday after beating Arkansas State 5-2. The Dukes are now 5-1 at home this season, and will stay at home to face VCU next Friday.

JMU officially announced former Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan will be the Dukes' next AD. This news arrives after Jeff Bourne announced his leave on Sept. 15. 

Two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2021, 2023) and 2023 AP Comeback Player of the Year, Jacob Dobbs, has followed head coach Bob Chesney to JMU for his sixth season. 

JMU track and field earned twelve top three finishes at the JMU Invite on Saturday including first place finishes from from junior Kaia Putman and sophomore Faithe Ketchum. The Dukes will compete next at the Virginia Challenge on April 19 and 20. 

Around 4 p.m., the Daily News-Record reported that Eastern Kentucky AD Matt Roan will replace JMU AD Jeff Bourne following Bourne’s 25 years with JMU.

No. 14 JMU lost to No. 9 Florida 15-7 on Saturday after being tied 4-4 at halftime — the Dukes turned the ball over six times in the third quarter and were outshot 37-27. JMU will return home against Vanderbilt on Saturday at noon, while Florida will play at Cincinnati at the same time.  

JMU softball (24-16, 8-7 Sun Belt) beat Marshall (20-21, 6-9 Sun Belt) 11-3 to sweep the three game series. The Dukes won in five innings due to the run rule.

JMU baseball (21-14, 7-8 Sun Belt) dropped two games in a three game series at ODU (18-17, 7-8). The Dukes lost the first game 1-7, won the second 7-5 and lost the series final 3-6. Next, JMU will travel back to Harrisonburg to play VMI on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

JMU softball (23-16, 7-7 Sun Belt Conference) beat Marshall (20-20, 6-8) 7-5 on Saturday. This marks the Dukes second series win of the year. The last game of the series will be played on Sunday at noon.