James Madison Dukes (21-4, 12-2 CAA) vs. Drexel Dragons (20-6, 13-1 CAA)
  February 28, 2020 -- 7 p.m.
Harrisonburg, Va. -- Convocation Center
Game Links
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JMU Game Notes · Drexel Game Notes
JMUSports.com · @JMUWBasketball · #GoDukes
DrexelDragons.com · @DrexelWBB
QUICK HITS
- James Madison will close out the Convocation Center and it's home slate this weekend beginning with a Friday matchup against top-seeded Drexel. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. with the game broadcast live on MadiZONE.Â
- In its last contest, JMU extended its win streak to five games after taking down Hofstra, 89-52 on Sunday.
- Senior Kamiah Smalls recorded her 10th career double-double in a game-high 20 points, including a perfect 7-of-7 from the charity stripe and a game- and career-high 14 rebounds alongside four assists.Â
- For the third time this season, Smalls and freshman Kiki Jefferson swept the CAA weekly awards. Smalls was named the CAA Player of the Week while Jefferson was tabbed CAA Rookie of the Week for the eighth time.Â
- On the season, Smalls paces the team dropping 18.7 points (third in CAA; 32nd in D1) while leading the team in steals (1.5) and assists (2.8). Senior Kayla Cooper-Williams is a force defensively grabbing 9.1 rebounds per game (third in CAA) including 3.4 offensive boards and blocks a league-best 3.1 shots per game (8th in D1).
SCOUTING THE DRAGONS
- Drexel defeated 66-47 aat home on Sunday to extend its win streak to 13 games and earn its 20th win.
- On the season, Bailey Greenberg leads the team in points (17.7; fourth in CAA) and rebounds (5.8) per game.
SERIES HISTORY
- Friday's contest will be the 41st meeting between the Dukes and Dragons with JMU holding a 27-13 lead.Â
- At the Convocation Center, the Dukes are 15-3 against Drexel, winning the last seven meetings at home.
- In the last meeting on Feb. 2, the Dukes were unable to find an offensive rhythm and suffered a 70-48 loss in Philadelphia. Senior Jackie Benitez posted a team-high 13 points while senior Kamiah Smalls added 11.
PROMOTIONS
- STUDENT GIVEAWAY – The first 150 students will receive JMU fanny packs
- ALUMNI DAY – JMU Women's Basketball would like to welcome back all alumni for a special weekend of events