James Madison hits the road to take on South Alabama in Sun Belt Conference action on Thursday night. The Dukes are 11-6 on the season but have lost two straight games. The Jaguars are under .500 at 7-9 and come in off of a loss. The opening tap for this Sun Belt Conference battle is set for 8:00pm EST.
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The James Madison Dukes look to get back on track vs. South Alabama after two straight losses. The Dukes sit at 11-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play. On Saturday night, James Madison fell to App State at home by a score of 71-62. The Dukes trailed by 15-points at halftime, a deficit that they could not overcome. James Madison shot just 15% from the 3pt line, hitting just 4-of-26 from long range. Terrence Edwards led James Madison with 17 points while Takal Molson chipped in with 12 points and six rebounds.
That's 10 straight and the Dukes are running at the U4 MTO!
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James Madison is all about its fast-paced offense. The Dukes are 11th in the nation in scoring thus far. They are 91st in 3pt shooting. The frenetic pace with which they play does create some ball security issues. The Dukes are ranked just 331st in turnovers per game. JMU is ranked 52nd in rebounding on the season. On the defensive end, the Dukes are ranked 173rd in scoring defense. Not only does James Madison shoot the 3-ball at a quality rate, they defend it as well. James Madison is ranked 52nd in 3pt defense.