JMU swim & dive announced a new conference affiliation with the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association on Nov. 10. Sports editor Madison Hricik shares what having a conference affiliation means to the program, even if it's only for this season.
JMU swim & dive dominated Richmond in its second home dual meet of the season, 197-111. The Dukes won 13 events, sweeping both the diving events and the three relays.
JMU Athletics announced Thursday afternoon that its swim & dive program will be joining the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA).
JMU swim and dive picked up its first home dual meet of the season Saturday, defeating East Carolina University (ECU), 180-120.
JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes’ 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. The lineup includes three home dual meets, competition against three conference champions and two invitational meets.
UPDATE: Wolsh has been removed from the SafeSport Database with no restrictions. Former JMU diving coach John Wolsh has been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Centralized Disciplinary Database, according to a report by SwimSwam. Wolsh left the Dukes' program in May 2022.
June 23 marked the 50th anniversary of the original Title IX legislation passed by then-President Richard Nixon in 1972. Amendments in athletics came two years later. In wake of the milestone date, staff writer Jackson Hephner lays out how Title IX has affected JMU over the years, which has a storied history related to the law -- starting out as a women's school and slicing 10 sport programs in 2007 to remain compliant with the law.
There have been six student-athlete suicides since the beginning of March. After the death of JMU softball player Lauren Bernett on April 25, The Breeze wanted to shine a light on the stress, expectations and pressure student-athletes face. In the words of Lindsey Kilpatrick ('22), former UMass Lowell field hockey player, "they're struggling in silence."
It wasn’t what they had in mind, but it was a memory the Dukes said they’d never forget.
The Dukes may not have competed in the CAA Championships last weekend, but they still won a team title — the ECAC Championship. Winning a fifth straight team title, JMU swim & dive took home the crown by a landslide of 53 points, separating it from second place Navy.
The official brings his microphone up as the Savage Natatorium goes silent. “Take your mark,” echoes across the pool deck as the first group of swimmers leans down and grabs the blocks, filling their bodies with potential energy.
JMU Athletics announced its next Hall of Fame class Wednesday, compassing three head coaches and six former athletes.
JMU men’s and women’s basketball continued CAA action this week. Swim & dive, track & field and women’s tennis competed. Here’s what happened.
Despite a late comeback attempt, the Dukes fell to Richmond in the final dual meet of the regular season 158-139.
JMU men’s and women’s basketball continued their conference play. In addition, several spring sports teams opened their seasons. Here’s what happened.
JMU swim & dive redeemed itself against Towson on Saturday after its early-season loss to the Tigers on Saturday. The Dukes won 188-110 during Senior Day at Savage Natatorium. JMU placed in every event at the meet and had 12 first-place finishes out of 16 events.
JMU swim and dive finished its fall schedule over the weekend. Swimmers were at the Fall Frenzy while the Divers were at the N.C State invitational.
From JMU basketball to the FCS selection show, a lot happened with the Dukes. Staff writer Joshua Gingrich recaps what happened and storylines to watch.
Their is lots on the JMU athletics schedule this week. Staff writer Courtney Ryder details what's ahead.
From the Sun Belt to a football victory, lots happened with JMU Athletics this week. Staff writer Joshua Gingrich catches you up with the weekly sports recap.
JMU swim & dive traveled to UNCW over the weekend for the first pod meet of the year. The Dukes' swept all three teams to take the victory.
JMU Athletics is officially in the Sun Belt and Commissioner Keith Gill, Athletic Director Jeff Bourne and JMU president Jonathan Alger all met with the media. The Breeze's Sports Editors and News Editor share sights and sounds from the media day.
Hours after receiving unanimous approval from the Virginia General Assembly to join the Sun Belt Conference, JMU officially accepted an invitation. The Dukes join Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Mississippi in moving to the Sun Belt.
On Wednesday night, the Richmond Times-Dispatch said that the CAA is banning JMU from conference championships if the Dukes announce a move to the Sun Belt.
The JMU Board of Visitors met with JMU Athletics on Friday morning to discuss realignment to the Sun Belt Conference. Following a closed session, the vote was unanimously approved.
As potential realignment opportunities arise for JMU, questions come up about specifics if JMU were to make the jump. Sports Editors Savannah Reger and Madison Hricik quick hit the storyline.
JMU field hockey was in the news this week for a blowout victory and a near upset. Several other sports were in action as well — here’s what happened.
Jumping back into the pool, the Dukes traveled to Duquesne for their second dual meet of the season and fell 176.5-123.5. The loss puts JMU at 0-2 (0-1 CAA) on the season.
JMU swimming and diving returned to action this past week plus a CAA football shake up. Staff writer Joshua Gingrich recaps what happened.
JMU swim and dive competed in its first dual meet since defeating Richmond during the 2020-21 season. Despite the Dukes’ early efforts, JMU fell to Towson after the Tigers placed in nearly every event. The loss puts JMU 0-1 — both in nonconference and CAA competition.
From football to lacrosse, it was a busy week in JMU sports. Staff writer Joshua Gingrich recaps the week and the highlights the best and worst of JMU athletics.
With the 2020-21 athletic season coming to its close, The Breeze sports desk looks back on its favorite moments throughout the year. From football to basketball and lacrosse, each writer shares their favorite moment and why.
The Breeze acquired information regarding JMU athletics summer workout protocols on Tuesday. Highlights include no vaccine mandate and players must still be in a 90-day immunity window or test negative to participate.
JMU swim and dive achieved the first CAA championship sweep for its senior class March 31. The accomplishment is the first in program history and the third in CAA history.
With 13 JMU athletic events in action this past week, the Dukes had chances to wheel in the wins as CAA tournaments near. Staff writer Joshua Gingrich breaks down what happened and big news across JMU Athletics.
JMU swimming and diving won its fourth CAA championship for the fourth year in a row Wednesday in Delaware. It's the first time in JMU history that the Duke's have won it four consecutive times, and the senior class leaves Harrisonburg with four championship rings.
After competing in two meets over the weekend, JMU swim and dive will send an additional five athletes to the NCAA Zone Championships. The championship will be in mid-March and the Dukes will now have six athletes competing.
During a shortened season that's limited because of COVID-19, JMU swim and dive has to find creative ways to bond and get to know their fellow Dukes. With fishbowl exercise, the athletes have the chance to write compliments and jokes to each other from a far and they get to know each other from the notes.
JMU basketball, swimming and diving and cross country continued their respective seasons as more sports are on the horizon.
JMU swimming and diving had its first meet of the season: a home bout with Marshall. The Dukes took the meet by a score of 172-126.
A couple of JMU sports returned to action after a long-awaited, COVID-caused break, while men's and women's basketball continued conference play.
Tom Kuster, associate athletic director for integrated health and sports performance at JMU, was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at the start of the academic year. JMU swim and dive has shown its support.
JMU diver Faith Anderson was named a CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American, a first for the program.
JMU swimming and diving won its third consecutive CAA Championship this past weekend. Senior diver Hope Byrum was named Most Outstanding Female Diver.
JMU swimming and diving advanced to a perfect 5-0 on the season, sweeping William & Mary, UNCW and Delaware over the weekend.
JMU junior freestyler Bonnie Zhang has worked relentlessly for her success, and in return has placed herself among the all-time greats for JMU swim & dive.
A dramatic finish on the fourth day of the CAA tournament crowned JMU the conference champions of 2019, the Dukes ninth straight year inside the top two.
JMU swim and dive is set to compete in the CAA Tournament this week. The Dukes are hoping to claim their second-straight CAA title.
JMU swim and dive had a successful weekend at two different meets. Here's how the team placed in both competitions.
JMU swim & dive beat George Washington, tied Cincinnati and lost to Virginia Tech in a quad meet on Saturday.
Sports editor Blake Pace recaps a historic year in James Madison Athletics that saw two national championship appearances and an overall record of [UPDATE]
