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Georgia Southern ended its season with a 1-1 draw against Sun Belt regular-season champion James Madison, missing the conference tournament by one place and two points. Emma Chapman gave the Eagles a first-half lead, but JMU’s Ginny Lackey equalized in the 77th minute. The Eagles needed a win to qualify and pressed for a late goal, but a reviewed handball appeal was not awarded.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Southern finished 8-5-5 overall and 3-4-3 in Sun Belt play.
  • The Eagles improved their win total by 6.5 from last season.
  • JMU finished 10-5-2 overall and 7-1-2 in the conference, earning the tournament’s No. 1 seed.
  • JMU led 14-6 in shots; Georgia Southern goalkeeper Quinn Wilson made 6 saves.
  • Lackey scored her 15th goal of the season.
Yes, But

Georgia Southern matched the league’s top team and led at halftime, but the draw was not enough to secure a postseason spot. The Eagles finished ninth, two points and one place short of qualification.

Bottom Line

The Eagles closed a markedly improved season with a strong showing against the conference champion, but their tournament hopes came down to a result they could not get.