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James Madison
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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Friday, February 28
Harrisonburg, Va.
7 p.m.
James Madison University
22-4,13-2CAA
69
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39
Drexel
20-7,13-2CAA
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Drexel
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14
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James Madison
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O'Regan Earns 100th Win, Dukes Tame Dragons
2/29/2020 12:35:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison led wire-to-wire taking down the first-place Drexel, 69-39 in Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball action inside of the Convocation Center on Sunday evening.
The Dukes (22-4, 13-2 CAA) held the Dragons (20-7, 13-2 CAA) to 17.6 percent (12-of-68) shooting from the field to extend their win streak to six games and move into a tie for first place in the CAA.
JMU had three players score in double figures, led by freshman Kiki Jefferson who had 15 points on a perfect 7-of-7 from the field and eight rebounds. Senior Kamiah Smalls also racked up 15 points with four assists while senior Jackie Benitez helped out with 14 points on 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from behind the arc.
The Dukes outrebounded Drexel 52-24, marking the lowest total rebounds by an opponent this season. Senior Kayla Cooper-Williams led the charge by grabbing a game-high 15 boards, nearly securing a double-double with nine points on 75 percent (3-of-4) shooting from the field.
How it Happened
After jumping out to a 6-2 advantage, JMU went on an 8-0 run with 6:06 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Smalls, to increase its lead to 14-2, a score that would hold for the rest of the period. JMU did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring 10 of its 14 points close to the basket.
JMU kept its first quarter lead intact before going on an 11-0 run starting at the 8:55 mark in the second period to increase its lead to 25-2. Drexel started to find some offense in the second half of the second period but JMU still cruised to a 38-12 halftime lead.
JMU continued to preserve its halftime lead before going on a 6-0 run to expand its lead further to 46-16 with 3:28 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Dragons had cut into that lead somewhat, but the Dukes still entered the fourth quarter with a 53-26 edge which was enough cushion to hold out for the win.
Quick Hits
- With the win, head coach Sean O'Regan earned his 100th career victory (100-30, four seasons)
- The Dukes posted a season-best shooting percentage with a 63.6 percent (28-of-44) clip including shooting 42.9 percent (6-of-14) from three-point range
- JMU recorded 20 fast-break points while only allowing Drexel to put up two points in transition
Up Next
JMU will play its final game in the Convocation Center on Sunday when the Dukes welcome Delaware for Senior Day at 2 p.m.
Gallery: (2/28/2020) Dukes Take Down Drexel
The Dukes (22-4, 13-2 CAA) held the Dragons (20-7, 13-2 CAA) to 17.6 percent (12-of-68) shooting from the field to extend their win streak to six games and move into a tie for first place in the CAA.
JMU had three players score in double figures, led by freshman Kiki Jefferson who had 15 points on a perfect 7-of-7 from the field and eight rebounds. Senior Kamiah Smalls also racked up 15 points with four assists while senior Jackie Benitez helped out with 14 points on 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from behind the arc.
The Dukes outrebounded Drexel 52-24, marking the lowest total rebounds by an opponent this season. Senior Kayla Cooper-Williams led the charge by grabbing a game-high 15 boards, nearly securing a double-double with nine points on 75 percent (3-of-4) shooting from the field.
How it Happened
After jumping out to a 6-2 advantage, JMU went on an 8-0 run with 6:06 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Smalls, to increase its lead to 14-2, a score that would hold for the rest of the period. JMU did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring 10 of its 14 points close to the basket.
JMU kept its first quarter lead intact before going on an 11-0 run starting at the 8:55 mark in the second period to increase its lead to 25-2. Drexel started to find some offense in the second half of the second period but JMU still cruised to a 38-12 halftime lead.
JMU continued to preserve its halftime lead before going on a 6-0 run to expand its lead further to 46-16 with 3:28 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Dragons had cut into that lead somewhat, but the Dukes still entered the fourth quarter with a 53-26 edge which was enough cushion to hold out for the win.
Quick Hits
- With the win, head coach Sean O'Regan earned his 100th career victory (100-30, four seasons)
- The Dukes posted a season-best shooting percentage with a 63.6 percent (28-of-44) clip including shooting 42.9 percent (6-of-14) from three-point range
- JMU recorded 20 fast-break points while only allowing Drexel to put up two points in transition
Up Next
JMU will play its final game in the Convocation Center on Sunday when the Dukes welcome Delaware for Senior Day at 2 p.m.
Team Stats
Drexel
JMU
FG%
.176
.636
3FG%
.129
.429
FT%
.846
.500
RB
24
52
TO
9
26
STL
15
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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