Game 17
Opponent: Old Dominion
Date: Sat., January 10
Tipoff: 4 pm (jap)
Location: Harrisonburg, Va.
Arena: Atlantic Union Bank Center
Watch: ESPN+
Radio: WSVA 92.1 FM | 550 AM
JMU HOSTS OLD DOMINION SATURDAY
- James Madison males’s basketball appears to get again within the win column on Saturday, Jan. 10, because the Dukes host the Old Dominion Monarchs on the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
- Tipoff from the AUBC is slated for 4 p.m., with the sport obtainable on ESPN+ and the JMU Radio Network.
- This is the second assembly between the 2 faculties this season, as ODU defeated JMU 77-68 in Norfolk in Dec. 17, 2025. The Monarchs sit at 5-12 general and 2-3 in Sun Belt play following a win over Coastal on Jan. 8.
ON THE AIR
- Saturday’s sport will stream on ESPN+ with Curt Dudley (PxP), Steve Buckhantz (analyst), and Cathleen Paulson (sideline).
- The sport can be heard on the Varsity Network App and WSVA 92.1 FM | 550 AM with Dave Riggert.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
- 62: Since the Atlantic Union Bank Center opened within the 2020-21 season, James Madison is 62-17 (.784) in residence video games general and 22-6 (.786) in opposition to Sun Belt Conference opponents. JMU’s loss to Marshall on Wednesday is its first to a SBC opponent since App State in January 2025.
- 30: Through 16 video games of the season, freshman Christian Brown has recorded 30 blocks. That mark at the moment places Brown fourth all-time amongst JMU freshman in blocks, 4 away from tying Steve Stielper’s complete of 34 within the 1976-77 season. The JMU freshman report for blocks is held by Andre Nation, who swatted 47 blocks within the 2012-13 season.
- 95: Saturday’s assembly between Old Dominion and James Madison marks the ninety fifth all-time assembly between the 2 faculties. It is the third-most widespread opponent for JMU in its program historical past, trailing solely George Mason (97) and William & Mary (102)
LAST TIME OUT: DUKES’ COMEBACK FALLS SHORT VS. MARSHALL
- James Madison trimmed a 13-point deficit to 64-62 with two minutes remaining, however couldn’t full the comeback, because the Dukes fell to Marshall, 66-64, on the Atlantic Union Bank Center on Wednesday night time.
- JMU (8-8, 1-3 Sun Belt) held Marshall (11-6, 3-1 SBC) to zero area targets over the ultimate 6:56 and simply 38.3 % from the sphere, its second-lowest taking pictures proportion of the season.
- Justin McBride paced the Dukes with 14 factors, whereas Eddie Ricks III added 13 factors and 4 rebounds. Preston Fowler reached double figures for the third time this season, scoring 10 factors and grabbing a team-high eight rebounds.
PARKING
Reserved Parking
- All parking cross holders — each Spot-Specific and Reserved — will enter by the North Entrance of the Ballard Parking Deck. All reserved parking opens two (2) hours earlier than tip-off.
General Parking
- General Parking is positioned within the adjoining floor tons (C12, D3, and R4) in addition to the South Entrance of the Ballard Parking Deck. General parking is out there starting two (2) hours earlier than sport time. General parking is freed from cost, obtainable on a first-come, first-served foundation.