Dukes Tip Off Four-Game Home Stretch, Host South Alabama on Thursday

James Madison Dukes (14-1, 2-1 SBC) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (8-7, 1-2 SBC)
January 11, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. EST
Harrisonburg, Va. - Atlantic Union Bank Center

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JMU HOSTS SOUTH ALABAMA

The James Madison Dukes (14-1, 2-1 Sun Belt) are gearing up for a showdown against the South Alabama Jaguars (7-7) in a Sun Belt Conference game on Thursday.
Tip-off inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center is scheduled for Thursday, January 11th, at 7:00 p.m. EST.
The Dukes, currently 2-1 in conference play, are tied for second in the league standings with App State and Southern Miss.
The game starts a four-game stretch at home for JMU, with the Dukes set to take on App State on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. South Alabama heads to West Virginia to face Marshall on Saturday following their stop in Harrisonburg.

LAST TIME VS. THE JAGUARS

Seeking redemption after their first loss of the season at Southern Miss, the Dukes also aim to avenge last season's SBC Tournament defeat by the eighth-seeded Jaguars, which ended the No.4 Dukes' 2022-23 campaign in Pensacola.
The Dukes and Jaguars have met six times, with South Alabama holding a 4-2 lead in the series. The game at Harrisonburg will break the tie in their 1-1 series when JMU has the home court advantage.

KEY PLAYERS' MILESTONES

Terrence Edwards Jr. reached the 1,000 point mark against Morgan State on Dec. 22, joining the elite ranks of JMU scorers.
T.J. Bickerstaff is also on pace to reach the milestone in the coming games, as the graduate student sits at 948 career points.

SCOUTING SOUTH ALABAMA

The Jaguars, led by senior guard Tyrell Jones, are aiming to rebound after consecutive losses in Sun Belt play. South Alabama features a mix of experienced players and newcomers, emphasizing scoring transfers and standout freshmen.
The matchup promises an intriguing clash of tempos, with JMU boasting one of the nation's most uptempo offenses (#39), while South Alabama operates at a slower pace (#252).

A STREAK REMAINS

JMU looks to extend its seven-game win streak at home, maintaining their dominance at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. The Dukes have won six consecutive home games in the 2023-24 season.
The seven-game streak dates back to February 24th of last season (vs. Georgia State - W, 90-69)

CONFERENCE STANDINGS & NCAA RANKING SUMMARY (AS OF JAN. 9)

As JMU continues through Sun Belt play, this game is crucial for establishing early positioning in the conference standings. The Dukes aim to capitalize on their home court advantage against South Alabama.
The Dukes still rank in the Top 5 for scoring offense (88.8 PPG); They are averaging a 16.9 point scoring margin, which is 13th; Their rebound margin (6.1) is 54th, and their 3PT FG Defense is 55th, holding opponents to shoot just 30 percent from beyond the arc. T.J. Bickerstaff ranks seventh in the nation with a 65.8% rate from the field, and his six double-doubles rank in the top 25.

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