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The 19th-ranked James Madison (JMU) Dukes (14-0) will look to keep their undefeated season going as they face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-7). JMU won their 14th game of the season against Louisiana on the road to improve to 2-0 in the Sun Belt. Southern Miss took down Georgia State at home and are now 1-1 in the Sun Belt. Tipoff is set for 3:00 PM EST from the Reed Green Coliseum.
JMU continued their historical season with a 68-61 win over Louisiana. Terrence Edwards Jr. led the Dukes with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. TJ Bickerstaff had a big double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Freidel added 11 points and six rebounds. The Dukes shot 41.4% from the field and 22.7% from three while holding Louisiana to 61 points on 41.1% shooting from the field and 26.3% from three.
JMU is scoring 87 PPG in 48.2% shooting from the field and 35.8% shooting from three. The Dukes are sixth in field goals made per game and 39th in assist/turnover ratio and three-pointers made per game. JMU is giving up 72.2 PPG and is allowing their opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field and 29.6% from three. Overall, JMU is 36th in offensive efficiency and 46th in defensive efficiency.