Team of Talent Takes Aim
By Casey Cavanagh, Contributing WriterApril 2, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va. — From time to time, JMU clubs, teams and organizations are graced with the presence of a true legend. For the JMU archery team, Adam Wheatcroft was one. In the 2002-2003 season, he was a junior at JMU and the heart and driving force behind the JMU archery team. By the end of that season, Wheatcroft won two national archery championship titles and held 11 national records in his three years competing at the collegiate level. In May of that same year, he was unexpectedly diagnosed... Read more »
From the Mat to the Pool
By Casey Cavanagh, Contributing WriterJanuary 22, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va- Last week, the Colonial Athletic Association named JMU sophomore Jessica Everett the Diver of the Week after her commanding performance against Northeastern. She won the 3-meter springboard event with a score of 268.28, while finishing second in the 1-meter dive with a score of 280.95. “I was definitely surprised, but I know that we have been training really hard; it’s definitely nice to be recognized for that,” Everett said. Making Everett’s accomplishments even more impressive... Read more »
No Flame-out This Time
By Casey Cavanagh, Contributing WriterDecember 4, 2008
Dukes beat Liberty 77-64 to avenge first loss of 2007 A year ago, Liberty’s win over JMU ended the Dukes’ six-game win streak and their then-undefeated season Madison got its revenge Tuesday night in Harrisonburg. The Dukes won 77-64, improving to 3-2 on the season. “We came out here knowing we had to redeem ourselves,” said JMU sophomore point guard Dawn Evans. “We didn’t feel that we should have lost to them last year and coming into this game we had to come a little harder.” The... Read more »
It’s Terrapin Time
By Casey Cavanagh, Contributing WriterNovember 20, 2008
Game against No. 11 Maryland provides early test for Dukes on road Last year, JMU women’s basketball hosted the University of Maryland in mid-December. The then-No. 5 Terrapins squeezed by the Dukes, winning 71-65 and ending JMU’s 30-game home winning streak, the best in Division I at the time. Now, the Dukes have a shot at redemption. Tonight they face No. 11 Maryland in College Park. Home-court advantage, especially in ACC stadiums, always plays a role in the game. JMU coach Kenny Brooks expects... Read more »
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