Dukes Set to Battle Appalachian State in Boone

Saturday, December 17

Boone, N.C.

1 p.m.

James Madison University

Appalachian State

12/16/2016 3:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball

James Madison at Appalachian State
George M. Holmes Convocation Center | Boone, N.C.
Saturday, December 17, 2016 - 1 p.m.

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JMU will play its first game since last Saturday, when it fell to Western Michigan by a score of 74-67.
Senior forwards Tom Vodanovich and Yohanny Dalembert combined for 26 second-half points in the loss, and Vodanovich poured in a career-high-tying 18 points.
The Dukes shot 52 percent from the field, but went scoreless for a five-minute period in the waning moments of the game.
Senior guard Jackson Kent leads Madison by averaging 12.6 points per game.
The loss to the Broncos was the first time JMU was outrebounded this season, losing the battle on the boards 37-28. The Dukes average a 3.9 rebounding margin per game.
Appalachian State has just one win against a Division I opponent, beating Hartford 70-61 on the road on Nov. 23.
The Mountaineers share one common opponent with the Dukes, losing to Charlotte 80-72 on Nov. 28.
Sophomore guard Ronshad Shabazz leads App State with 15.3 points per game.
The Mountaineers hold a 3-1 lead in the all-time series, including a 2-0 advantage in Boone.
JMU won the last meeting, beating App State 81-79 in double overtime on Nov. 28, 2005 behind 20 points from Juwann James.