HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA — Old Dominion and James Madison battled to a 1-1 draw Friday night in a defensive struggle that left both Colonial Athletic Association teams searching for offensive consistency. The Monarchs, sitting at 5-5-6 overall, equalized late after falling behind, while the Dukes (1-10-4) extended their winless streak to three matches despite controlling possession for stretches.
Cameron Arnold gave James Madison the advantage in the 45th minute with a first-half goal that appeared to give the home side momentum heading into halftime. The Dukes dominated early chances, with Manuel Lolas generating multiple scoring opportunities before the break. Old Dominion's defense weathered the pressure, but the visitors trailed entering the second half.
Lewis Rourke equalized for Old Dominion in the 87th minute, rescuing a point for the Monarchs when they needed it most. The goal capped a second-half surge that saw Old Dominion create more dangerous chances as James Madison's defensive shape deteriorated. Rourke's late strike prevented what would have been a third consecutive loss for the visitors.
Old Dominion outshot James Madison 12-10 overall and generated seven shots on goal compared to the Dukes' nine. The Monarchs' goalkeeper made eight saves to preserve the draw, while James Madison's keeper recorded six stops. Corner kicks favored the home side 6-3, reflecting their territorial advantage throughout the match.
Mathias Krohnstad received a yellow card for Old Dominion in the 59th minute for unsporting conduct, the only discipl