Dukes Host EMU for Cross-Town Clash

Wednesday, December 28

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

Eastern Mennonite

12/27/2016 6:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball

James Madison vs. Eastern Mennonite
JMU Convocation Center | Harrisonburg, Va.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 7 p.m.

1-11 (0-0 CAA)
@JMUMBasketball | #GoDukes
JMUSports.com

6-5 (0-2 ODAC)
@Runnin_Royals | #RoyalsNation
EMURoyals .com

QUICK HITS

The Dukes are seeking their first home win of the season after dropping a heartbreaking 62-61 loss to UMBC last Friday.
The JMU defense played well, holding Retrievers to their lowest point total of the season and tallying five blocks and nine steals.
The Dukes ended the game on an 11-0 run, but saw the would-be game winner from junior guard Joey McLean hit both sides of the rim before falling out.
McLean led the way for JMU with 17 points, including a career-high five three-pointers.
JMU has grabbed more rebounds than its opponent in 11 out of 12 games this season, averaging a rebounding margin of +5.7 per game.
Senior guard Jackson Kent is the Dukes' leading scorer this season, averaging 11.5 points per game.
Eastern Mennonite holds a 6-5 record in Division III play this season, most recently beating Ferrum 95-70 on Dec. 21.
The Royals have four players that average double-figure scoring, led by junior guard Maleke Jones with 13.8 points per game.
EMU likes to shoot from distance, attempting 30.1 three-pointers per game, making them at a 38.7 percent rate.
JMU beat the Royals 106-74 on Nov. 24 last season. Dimitrije Cabarkapa led all scorers with 27 points on the evening.