Dukes Gear Up for Showdown With Virginia Tech

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's basketball will take on Virginia Tech for the first time since 2019 when the two programs face off on Sunday, Nov. 3. Action inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.

LAST TIME VS. THE HOKIES

Trailing 66-65 with 0:54 to play, JMU connected on five free throws in a 70-66 victory over Virginia Tech in the third round of the WNIT at the Convocation Center on March 28, 2019.
Kamiah Smalls led the Dukes in scoring with 16 points, followed by Jackie Benitez (15) and Devon Merritt (10).

THE DUKES VS. THE ACC

James Madison owns a 49-67 (.426) mark versus current Atlantic Coast Conference opponents.
The Dukes have faced Virginia Tech the most with 40 meetings. The Hokies hold a 22-18 record over JMU in the all-time series, dating back to 1973.
James Madison has a winning record versus Boston College (2-1), Notre Dame (2-1), Syracuse (2-0) and Wake Forest (7-5).
The last time the Dukes played an ACC foe, James Madison trailed 20-7 after the first quarter and shot 27.3 percent (18-for-66) overall from the field as it fell to No. 21 NC State, 61-47, inside the Reynolds Coliseum on Dec. 19, 2024.

NCAA RANKING SUMMARY

Through Nov. 21 games, JMU owns two top-75 marks in the nation: blocks per game (51st - 5.8) and steals per game (72nd - 11.3)
Individually, Peyton McDaniel is ninth in the country in points (118), Bree Robinson is tied for 17th in steals (20), Brianna McLeod is tied for 27th in blocks (11) and Ashanti Barnes is tied for 35th in rebounds (52).

HOME SWEET HOME

The Dukes went 16-2 inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center in 2024-25, marking consecutive seasons with at least a dozen home victories. Additionally, the 16 home wins were the most by the program since the 2018-19 season when James Madison produced an 18-1 record at the Convocation Center.
JMU is 58-22 (.725) since the Atlantic Union Bank Center opened at the start of the 2020-21 season.
Moreover, Head Coach Sean O'Regan is 118-32 (.787) when playing in Harrisonburg.

NON-CONFERENCE

James Madison's non-conference slate features four teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: George Mason, Liberty, Texas and Notre Dame.
Meanwhile, four foes finished in the top 50 from the final NET rankings of the 2024-25 season: Texas (3), Notre Dame (4), George Mason (45) and Virginia Tech (47).
Four opponents were voted a top-two team in their respective preseason polls: Kent State (1st - Mid-American Conference), George Mason (2nd - A10), Liberty (2nd - CUSA) and Texas (2nd - SEC).
Lastly, Texas (#4) and Notre Dame (#15) were ranked in the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll on Oct. 14.

SEASON TICKETS

Tickets for the 2025-26 JMU Women's Basketball season are still available - both season tickets and single-game tickets are available here.

PARKING
Reserved Parking

All parking pass holders — both Spot-Specific and Reserved — will enter through the North Entrance of the Ballard Parking Deck. All reserved parking opens two (2) hours before tip-off.

General Parking

General Parking is located in the adjacent surface lots (C12, D3, and R4) as well as the South Entrance of the Ballard Parking Deck. General parking is available beginning two (2) hours before game time. General parking is free of charge, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Players Mentioned

Ashanti Barnes

Peyton McDaniel

Brianna McLeod

Bree Robinson

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Completed Event: Women's Basketball at East Carolina on December 3, 2025 , Win , 83, to, 66

Completed Event: Women's Basketball versus VCU on December 7, 2025 , Win , 81, to, 63

Completed Event: Women's Basketball versus #19 Notre Dame on December 14, 2025 , Loss , 65, to, 78

Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Coastal Carolina on December 17, 2025 , Win , 71, to, 68

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball at Marshall on December 20, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Georgia State on January 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Texas State on January 3, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball at Georgia Southern on January 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball at Georgia State on January 10, 2026 at 1 p.m.

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