Dukes Cruise Past Longwood, 82-55

Thursday, November 17

Farmville, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

3-1,0-0Sun Belt

Longwood

1-3,0-0Big South

James Madison

Longwood

11/17/2022 10:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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FARMVILLE, Va. – James Madison held Longwood to 13-of-56 (23.2%) from the field to cruise past the Lancers, 82-55, on Thursday night inside Willett Hall.

The win gives JMU a 3-1 record, while LU falls to 1-3 and is set to face #6 Louisville on Friday, Nov. 25.

Senior Kiki Jefferson led all players with a season-high 26 points on 9-of-12 (75.0%) from the floor and 3-of-5 (60.0%) from downtown. Juniors Peyton McDaniel and Jamia Hazell notched season-highs in scoring as well with 15 and 10, respectively. McDaniel also tied her career-high in steals (2) and blocks (2). Freshman Cheyenne Rowe (2) and juniors Kseniia Kozlova (2) and Claire Neff (1) registered blocks while freshman Kadidia Toure finished with a career-high nine rebounds.

How It Happened

Hazell proved to be an early spark for the Dukes, scoring six points and grabbing three rebounds in the opening frame.
Jefferson hit a floater at the buzzer to give JMU a 21-12 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
The guard picked up right where she left off, scoring five points in the first minute and a half of the second period.
JMU continued to roll, shooting 15-for-28 (53.6%) in the first half to head into the locker room with a 43-25 lead.
The Dukes' dropped 25 points in the third as JMU's advantage ballooned to 68-39.
James Madison kept its foot on the gas, cruising to an 82-55 victory over the Lancers.

Game Notes

JMU leads the all-time series 16-4 and has not lost to Longwood since Feb. 6, 1978.
James Madison held the advantage in rebounds (56-20), bench points (40-8), and points in the paint (40-10).
The Dukes' 56 rebounds are the second time this season the team has grabbed 50-plus boards. JMU recently recorded 51 rebounds against Queens (N.C.) on Nov. 13.
With a 26-point performance tonight, Jefferson has scored at least 20 points in seven straight outings, extending her streak from last season. Moreover, the streak is the longest of her career.
Moreover, Jefferson has also hit at least one three-pointer in five consecutive games.
James Madison has now scored 80 or more points in three consecutive games since the 2013-14 season when they defeated Northeastern (85-57, Feb. 7), Towson (82-40, Feb. 9), and UNCW (92-43, Feb. 14).
Hazell scored 10 points off 4-of-7 (57.1%) from the floor. Her double-digit performance was her first since scoring 15 against Delaware last season on March 5.
Additionally, McDaniel's 15 points marked her first outing in double figures since dropping 22 versus Northeaster on March 11, 2021.
Head Coach Sean O'Regan has now led the Dukes to a 3-1 start four times in seven seasons.

Up Next
Following to trip to Farmville, Va., the Dukes will return to host North Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 20. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.