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JMU’s Ginny Lackey named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list

JMU’s Ginny Lackey named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s soccer forward Ginny Lackey has been named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Forwards to Watch List, as announced by the United Soccer Coaches on Monday.

The lists are compiled and released by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and All-Region players from 2025 who are scheduled to return for the 2026 season.

Lackey, the reigning Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, earned Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and Preseason All-Conference laurels for the second season in a row last week. Lackey started all 19 matches and led the Dukes in goals (11) and assists (6) for 28 total points in 2025. Her four game winning goals were tied for first in the conference. Following up on a stellar freshman campaign in 2024, the Bolton, Manchester, England native became the first Sun Belt player to record back-to-back 25-plus point seasons since 2014-15.

The Dukes kick off their season on Wednesday, Aug. 12 when JMU hosts NC State at Sentara Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

— JMU Athletics —

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