JMU Opens Conference Play By Hosting Drexel

James Madison vs. Drexel
JMU Convocation Center | Harrisonburg, Va.
Saturday, December 31, 2016 - 2 p.m.

2-11 (0-0 CAA)
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6-7 (0-0 CAA)
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James Madison continues its home stand against Drexel after beating Eastern Mennonite 82-65 on Wednesday night.
Senior forward Paulius Satkus poured in a career-high 22 points in the win, as the Dukes dominated down low. JMU outscored EMU 48-20 in the paint.
This marks the first game of Colonial Athletic Association play for both teams. Last year JMU finished the regular season tied for third in the conference, while Drexel finished ninth.
Wednesday was JMU's best shooting performance of the season, with the Dukes hitting 54.2 percent of their shots from the floor.
The Dukes have grabbed more rebounds than their opponents in 12 of their 13 games this season. They average a +6.3 rebounding margin per game.
The Dragons have already matched their 2015-16 win total under first-year head coach Zach Spiker. Last year Drexel finished 6-25, this year they sit at 6-7.
Drexel assistant coach Rob O'Driscoll was the associate head coach at JMU for an eight-year span.
Senior forward Rodney Williams leads the Dragons with 16.8 points per game.
Drexel leads the all-time series 18-10, but JMU has won the last five meetings.
The Dukes won 78-56 in Philadelphia on Feb. 4 behind a double-double from Yohanny Dalembert, who attended Philadelphia's Lower Merion High School.