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James Madison beat Arkansas State 78–74 at Arkansas State on Jan 3, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  JMU | 39 | 39 | 78 |
  ARST | 34 | 40 | 74 |
James Madison DukesArkansas State Red Wolves| JMU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Davis | 35 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 7-12 | 5-7 |
| Justin McBride | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 7-13 | 2-4 |
| Eddie Ricks III | 27 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Bradley Douglas | 22 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Gabe Newhof | 20 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7-9 | 0-0 |
| Kose Egbule | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Preston Fowler | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Eli Wilborn | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Ike Cornish | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Christian Brown | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 36 | 11 | 27-51 | 8-17 |
| ARST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hampton | 31 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-1 |
| Chandler Jackson | 29 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 8-17 | 0-4 |
| Jaxon Ellingsworth | 26 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
| Christian Harmon | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1-8 | 1-8 |
| Fredy-Salam Sylla | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Matt Hayman | 25 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 8-15 | 5-8 |
| Aly Tounkara | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| TJ Caldwell | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-4 |
| Joey Chammaa | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Royal Blue Smith | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 74 | 41 | 12 | 25-70 | 8-32 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
JMU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups · ARST defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
ARST offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · JMU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
JMUARSTExpected pace: about 70 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
JMUARSTNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Ricks III | 31.1 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 1.8 |
| Bradley Douglas | 30.6 | 15.8 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
| Cliff Davis | 28.2 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Justin McBride | 28.0 | 17.3 | 5.5 | 1.2 |
| Gabe Newhof | 18.4 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Preston Fowler | 16.2 | 5.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Paul Jones III | 14.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Christian Brown | 12.8 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Jackson | 27.0 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Christian Harmon | 26.2 | 11.0 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| Jaxon Ellingsworth | 25.4 | 9.8 | 5.3 | 1.0 |
| Jalen Hampton | 23.5 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 1.7 |
| TJ Caldwell | 22.4 | 9.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Matt Hayman | 21.8 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Chudi Dioramma | 16.8 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Royal Blue Smith | 15.2 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
JMU offenseper gameARST defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
JMUForAgainst45% of JMU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
ARSTForAgainst48% of ARST's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
JMU 4series0 ARST| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | JMU 78 | ARST 74 | JMU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2025 | ARST 62 | JMU 67 | JMU+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | ARST 71 | JMU 91 | JMU+20 | +20 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | JMU 77 | ARST 73 | JMU+4 | +4 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
