CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 7, 2012 -- James Madison (2-3-0) allowed a goal with 1:19 left in regulation to fall 1-0 to Richmond (2-4-0) in women's soccer Friday afternoon in the opening game of the University of Virginia Nike Classic at Klöckner Stadium.

UR got the win after Darian Podmajerksy scored from 10 yards out in a scramble in front of the goal.  Kristen Lybert was credited with the assist.

Each team took nine shots, and Dukes redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Kate Courter (Lincoln Park, N.J./Immaculate Heart) made two saves.  Richmond goalkeeper Andrea Young had five stops to get the shutout.

Next up for JMU is a Sunday game vs. Virginia in the second round of the Nike Classic.  The Cavaliers are ranked ninth in the NSCAA coaches poll and seventh by Soccer America.
 

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