Dukes Welcome UMBC for Friday Evening Clash

James Madison vs. UMBC
JMU Convocation Center | Harrisonburg, Va.
Friday, December 23, 2016 - 7 p.m.

1-10 (0-0 CAA)
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8-3 (0-0 America East)
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The Dukes are seeking their first home win of the season after falling to Richmond 75-55 on Tuesday night.
Senior forward Tom Vodanovich led the Dukes with 12 points and seven rebounds. Junior guard Joey McLean also added 12 points.
JMU won the battle on the glass, outrebounding the Spiders 38-27.
The Dukes have grabbed more boards than their opponents in 10 out of 11 games this season. They average a +5.7 rebounding margin.
Senior guard Jackson Kent leads JMU with 12.2 points per game. He also averages 5.0 rebounds per contest.
UMBC enters Friday's game with an 8-3 record, most recently beating The Citadel 120-111 in double overtime on Monday, Dec. 19.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Retrievers fell to Colonial Athletic Association member Towson 73-72 at home.
Junior guard Jairus Lyles leads UMBC with 22.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
JMU holds a 5-1 lead in the all-time series against UMBC, including a 4-1 advantage at home.
The Dukes have won the last four meetings between these two teams, most recently winning 53-51 at the JMU Convocation Center on Nov. 28, 2009 behind 18 points from Julius Wells.

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