Box Score 
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston women's soccer team (2-10-3, 1-4-1) hosted James Madison (5-8-1, 3-3) on Thursday night at Patriots Point.

It did not take long at all for fireworks to begin in the match. In the very first minute, junior Olivia Freitas sent a perfect cross to freshman Delaney Dawes, who headed it past the keeper for a beauty of a goal. It is the earliest the Cougars have scored in a match this season.
 
Unfortunately for CofC, James Madison came out of the gate hot as well. A minute after CofC opened the match with a score, the Dukes immediately responded. Less than three minutes into the match, both teams were already on the scoreboard.
 
The Cougars would get a few opportunities throughout the rest of the first half, with Delaney Dawes firing shots on goal in the 13th and 22nd minutes. A shot on goal by Natalie Sgro in the 35th minute was the last scoring chance the Cougars would see in the opening period. In that same minute, James Madison scored to take a 2-1 advantage. The Dukes would carry that 2-1 edge into the halftime break. 

James Madison extended its lead in the 53rd minute, as the Dukes scored a third straight goal after falling behind 1-0 in the opening minute. The Cougars had opportunities in the 61st and 74th minutes, but were unable to cash them in. 

The score remained 3-1 until the 84th minute, when Grace Powell cut the deficit in half. The sophomore dribbled from midfield to the box and fired a strike to cut James Madison's lead to 3-2 with just over five minutes remaining. Charleston was unable to find an equalizer in the final minutes, as JMU claimed a 3-2 victory. 

Key Cougars

• Freshman Delaney Dawes' goal gives her four goals and nine points on the season, both of which are tops on the team
• Grace Powell is right behind Dawes with three goals and six points this season
• Olivia Freitas now has three assists on the season, the best mark on the club

Game Notes

• The result extended a seven-match streak of contests decided by one goal or less for Charleston
• Another streak also came to an end, as CofC allowed multiple goals at home for the first time since August 26 against Kennesaw State. The streak covered four consecutive home matches
• The Cougars held a 14-12 edge in shots and an 8-7 advantage in shots on goal

Up Next

• Charleston will return to action on Sunday, October 24^th as the Cougars host Northeastern at noon. The match will act as senior day and the 2021 senior class will be honored in a pregame ceremony.