JMU Heads North to Face Delaware

Saturday, January 28

Newark, Del.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

Delaware

1/27/2017 5:44:00 PM | Men's Basketball

James Madison at Delaware Blue Hens
Bob Carpenter Center | Newark, Del.
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 7 p.m.

6-16 (4-5 CAA)
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8-14 (1-8 CAA)
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James Madison played well on Thursday, but dropped an 87-76 decision to a hot-shooting UNCW, who made a record-tying 16 three-point field goals.
The Dukes had five players in double figures for the first time since an overtime win over Hofstra on Feb. 7, 2016, led by senior guards Jackson Kent and Shakir Brown, who had 23 and 18 points, respectively.
JMU shot at a high percentage across the board on Thursday, making 50.9 percent of its field goals, 41.2 percent of its three-pointers and 86.7 percent of its free throws.
Senior forward Paulius Satkus scored in double digits for the fourth game in a row, tallying 15 points and six rebounds. The Lithuanian is averaging 12.0 points per game on 62.3 percent shooting in Colonial Athletic Association play.
On the season, JMU's field goal percentage (44.6) is higher than its opponents (43.1).
Delaware is in last place in the CAA standings, most recently losing 82-58 at William & Mary on Thursday.
Freshman guard Ryan Daly has won the CAA Rookie of the Week award four times this season. He leads the Blue Hens with 14.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
The Blue Hens are last in the CAA in both scoring offense (63.3 points per game) and scoring margin (-6.2).
Delaware leads the all-time series 14-12, but JMU has won the last four meetings.
The Dukes beat the Blue Hens 75-50 on Feb. 20 last year behind 17 points from Ron Curry and 14 from Joey McLean.