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WBB
Final
James Madison
73
vs Boston College
53
James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Friday, February 8
Boston, Mass.
7 P.M.
James Madison University
17-4, 9-1CAA
58
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51
Northeastern
14-7, 4-6CAA
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James Madison
10
23
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13
58
Northeastern
9
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16
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51
Dukes Hold Off Huskies
2/8/2019 9:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Boston, Mass. – James Madison women's basketball defeated Northeastern 58-51 on Friday evening. The Dukes improved to 9-1 in league play and sit on top of the league standings.
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After a slow start for both teams tied 3-3, the Dukes (17-4, 9-1) went on a 4-0 run to lead it 7-3; a lead they would not relinquish. The Huskies (14-7, 4-6) would close out the quarter with a three but JMU stayed in front 10-9, which marked its 27th time holding an opponent to 10 points or under in a frame.
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The Dukes offense exploded in the second quarter shooting 47.1% (8-17) from the field. JMU ended the frame on a 17-2 run over almost five minutes to take a 33-17 lead at the half. The Dukes are now 16-2 when leading at the half. The eight points scored by Northeastern also marked the 28th time holding an opponent to under 10 points.
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Northeastern started to chip away at the Dukes lead starting with a 4-0 run to open the frame. JMU was outscored 16-12 in the frame, but the Dukes stayed ahead 45-33 with one quarter to play. The Huskies continued to chip away at JMU's lead rattling off a 10-0 run to trail by just four, 50-46. Northeastern continued to battle back but the Dukes sealed their road victory 58-51 over Northeastern.
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GAME NOTES
UP NEXT
JMU will wrap up its Northern swing in Hempstead, N.Y against Hofstra on Sunday, Feb. 10. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.
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After a slow start for both teams tied 3-3, the Dukes (17-4, 9-1) went on a 4-0 run to lead it 7-3; a lead they would not relinquish. The Huskies (14-7, 4-6) would close out the quarter with a three but JMU stayed in front 10-9, which marked its 27th time holding an opponent to 10 points or under in a frame.
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The Dukes offense exploded in the second quarter shooting 47.1% (8-17) from the field. JMU ended the frame on a 17-2 run over almost five minutes to take a 33-17 lead at the half. The Dukes are now 16-2 when leading at the half. The eight points scored by Northeastern also marked the 28th time holding an opponent to under 10 points.
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Northeastern started to chip away at the Dukes lead starting with a 4-0 run to open the frame. JMU was outscored 16-12 in the frame, but the Dukes stayed ahead 45-33 with one quarter to play. The Huskies continued to chip away at JMU's lead rattling off a 10-0 run to trail by just four, 50-46. Northeastern continued to battle back but the Dukes sealed their road victory 58-51 over Northeastern.
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GAME NOTES
- This was the first non-double-digit victory for the Dukes
- Kamiah Smalls scored 10-plus points for the 23rd consecutive game (13 points)
- Lexie Barrier added 10-plus points for the eighth consecutive game (13 points)
- Jackie Benitez put up 10-plus points for the third consecutive game (12 points)
- Fifth time this season Smalls had one block in a game
- Third time this season Benitez swiped the ball three times
- Breyenne Bellerand had a career-high four rebounds
UP NEXT
JMU will wrap up its Northern swing in Hempstead, N.Y against Hofstra on Sunday, Feb. 10. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.
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Team Stats
JMU
NU
FG%
.412
.328
3FG%
.267
.294
FT%
.750
.727
RB
39
36
TO
15
14
STL
6
4
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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