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Marshall beat James Madison 80–78 at home on Jan 9, 2025.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  JMU | 34 | 44 | 78 |
  MRSH | 32 | 48 | 80 |
James Madison DukesMarshall Thundering Herd| JMU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Freeman | 33 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 12-25 | 2-7 |
| AJ Smith | 32 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Xavier Brown | 28 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-2 |
| Elijah Hutchins-Everett | 24 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Eddie Ricks III | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Bryce Lindsay | 21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Noah Williams | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Ebenezer Dowuona | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Will Lovings-Watts | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Justin Taylor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 38 | 5 | 30-63 | 6-18 |
| MRSH | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezayne Mingo | 40 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4-15 | 0-1 |
| Jalen Speer | 36 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 9-13 | 7-7 |
| Mikal Dawson | 33 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 7-16 | 3-5 |
| Nate Martin | 33 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Obinna Anochili-Killen | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-3 |
| Cade Gibbs | 20 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5-8 | 2-5 |
| Ryan Nutter | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Wyatt Fricks | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 80 | 29 | 14 | 27-65 | 13-24 |
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 (2 by a clear margin) · MRSH defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
MRSH offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · JMU defense in 2
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 360 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
JMUMRSHExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 360 teams, 1st = best.
JMUMRSHNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Brown | 30.2 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Mark Freeman | 29.8 | 13.1 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Bryce Lindsay | 27.8 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Eddie Ricks III | 25.8 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| AJ Smith | 24.4 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Elijah Hutchins-Everett | 22.6 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
| Luke Anderson | 11.3 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| Ebenezer Dowuona | 11.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezayne Mingo | 31.9 | 10.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Mikal Dawson | 28.4 | 13.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Nate Martin | 26.4 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 1.9 |
| Obinna Anochili-Killen | 25.7 | 12.5 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Jalen Speer | 24.4 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Ryan Nutter | 15.9 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Cade Gibbs | 14.4 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Wyatt Fricks | 11.8 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
JMU offenseper gameMRSH defenseRank among 360 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.
MRSHForAgainst47% of MRSH'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 5series4 MRSH| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | JMU 72 | MRSH 77 | MRSH+5 | +5 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | MRSH 66 | JMU 64 | MRSH+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | MRSH 64 | JMU 67 | JMU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | JMU 78 | MRSH 80 | MRSH+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | MRSH 64 | JMU 81 | JMU+17 | +17 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | JMU 84 | MRSH 58 | JMU+26 | +26 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | MRSH 52 | JMU 67 | JMU+15 | +15 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | MRSH 92 | JMU 83 | MRSH+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | JMU 72 | MRSH 66 | JMU+6 | +6 |
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.
