Kozlova Scores 20, JMU Earns 75-56 Victory Over William & Mary

Thursday, December 7

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

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William & Mary

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William & Mary

James Madison

Kozlova Scores 20, JMU Earns 75-56 Victory Over William & Mary

12/7/2023 11:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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HARRISONBURG, Va. – Kseniia Kozlova scored a season-best 20 points to help James Madison overcome an early deficit for a 75-56 victory over William & Mary on Thursday night at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

The Tribe (3-6) led 32-26 at the 5:15 mark of the second quarter, but JMU (7-3) found its groove and outscored W&M 49-24 the rest of the way for its fifth home win of the 2023-24 campaign. The Dukes dominated on the glass, out-rebounding William & Mary 53-30.

In addition to her 7-for-10 (.700) shooting night, Kozlova grabbed eight rebounds and recorded a block. Redshirt sophomore Peyton McDaniel finished with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, while junior Ashanti Barnes registered a Division I career-high 14 points and nine boards. Redshirt junior Jamia Hazell chipped in with 12 points and led the team with a season-high four assists.

William & Mary had three players score in double figures, paced by Bella Nascimento with 12, followed by Rebekah Frisby-Smith (11) and Nylah Young (10). Alexa Mikeska dished out four assists and totaled three boards in the loss.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter

William & Mary opened strong, taking a seven-point lead (11-4) at the 5:35 mark.
Hazell and Kozlova each scored four points in the opening frame as the Dukes trailed 20-15 at the break.

Second Quarter

Redshirt junior Annalicia Goodman and Barnes both converted on and-ones, while Hazell knocked down a three-pointer from the wing to trail 28-26 with 6:02 on the clock.
The Dukes held W&M without points for the last 5:15 as the Tribe held on to a 32-31 edge.
McDaniel scored five points and pulled down four rebounds in the period.

Third Quarter

Kozlova came out firing, putting in three physical layups and a pair of free throws to put the Dukes ahead 39-35 in the early going.
JMU built a nine-point lead (52-43) with back-to-back layups with under two minutes to go.
The Dukes would hold for a 52-44 advantage heading into the final frame.

Fourth Quarter

JMU's lead grew to 10 (58-48) with a jump shot off the glass from sophomore Chloe Sterling.
The Tribe would get no closer as Barnes and Kozlova combined for 14 points to give the Dukes a 75-56 victory.
JMU out-rebound William & Mary 16-7, including 6-2 on the offensive glass.
W&M was held scoreless for the final 3:11, while the Dukes finished on an 8-0 run in the final 2:37.

GAME NOTES

James Madison leads the all-time series versus William & Mary, 78-17. Moreover, 95 meetings are the most among JMU opponents.
The Dukes held an advantage over the Tribe in points in the paint (40-24), bench points (30-14), second chance points (12-6) and fast break points (11-0).
McDaniel's double-double was her third this season and fourth of her career.
W&M's 20 points in the first quarter are the most allowed by JMU in any first quarter this season.
The last time four Dukes scored in double figures against a Division I team was at Marshall on Jan. 5: Kseniia Kozlova (17), Jamia Hazell (14), Peyton McDaniel (13) and Kiki Jefferson (11).
JMU led for 19:51, while W&M was on top for 19:17.
The victory was the Dukes' second this season after trailing at halftime. James Madison was behind Wake Forest, 24-23, before pulling out a 55-53 win on Dec. 3.
JMU has now recorded four games this season with 50 or more rebounds. Additionally, the Dukes' defensive 39 boards against the Tribe are the most against a Division I opponent this season.

UP NEXT
The Dukes will have a break before trekking north to face Maine on Dec. 17. Action in Orono, Maine is slated for 1 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.