News

Dukes’ Lackey named 2025 forward to watch by United Soccer Coaches

Dukes’ Lackey named 2025 forward to watch by United Soccer Coaches

Photo: JMU Athletics


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (JMU Athletics) – Forward Ginny Lackey has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025 Division I Forwards to Watch list, the organization announced.

Lackey, a sophomore from Bolton, Manchester, England, scored 12 goals and added 10 assists for the Dukes last season. She was named the Sun Belt Player and Freshman of the Year and finished the season as a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy Award.

Earlier this month, Lackey was named the 2025 Preseason Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year. She also received a spot on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, joining three other JMU players.

James Madison was predicted to finish first in the Sun Belt by other coaches in the conference.

The Dukes open the 2025 regular season on the road, where they will face NC State on Thursday, August 14th. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 P.M.

— JMU Athletics —

Recent Headlines

16 hours ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.