Harris' 3 lifts The Citadel over James Madison 84-82
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Frankie Johnson scored 15 points with five assists, Kaelon Harris made a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds, and The Citadel finished with an 11-2 run to beat James Madison 84-82 on Tuesday night.
The Citadel trailed 80-73 with 2:55 left. Johnson banked in a 3-pointer to close to 82-81 with 47 seconds left, Derek Webster Jr. drew a charge on the other end and Harris hit a 3 with 22 seconds left.
The Dukes missed two more shots, including Darius Banks' 3 at the buzzer that hit the backboard and the rim twice before bouncing out.
James Madison trailed 48-38 at halftime, but rallied from a 14-point deficit to tie it at 71 after a 14-1 run capped by Develle Phillips' dunk.
Zane Najdawi scored 15 points, Tariq Simmons had 12 with six assists and Rob Johnson added 11 for the Bulldogs (4-5), who made 11 3-pointers and snapped a three-game skid.
Stuckey Mosely scored 19, Banks had 17 with four steals, Joey McLean 13 for the Dukes (4-6). Lewis and Phillips added 10 points apiece and Phillips grabbed 10 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Scott Smith
- John Dillon
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Troy | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Old Dominion | 3-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Arkansas State | 2-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| James Madison | 2-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Texas State | 2-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| App State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 2-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Southern Miss | 2-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Louisiana | 2-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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