Northern Kentucky Norse vs James Madison Dukes
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 54 | 78 | |
NKU | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Northern Kentucky tops JMU in Island of the Bahamas Showcase
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Lavone Holland II made four 3-pointers and scored 24 points to help Northern Kentucky hold off James Madison 87-78 on Friday in opening round of the Island of the Bahamas Showcase.
Northern Kentucky had a 21-11 lead midway through the first half and extended its advantage to 44-24 at the break. The Norse led by as many as 25 points in the second half, but JMU rallied within six points with 41 seconds to go.
NKU's Carson Williams made 1 of 2 free throws with 27 seconds remaining, blocked a shot at the other end and Holland sealed it with two makes at the foul line.
Jordan Garnett and Jalen Tate each added 15 points for Northern Kentucky (3-0). Williams scored 12 and Drew McDonald 11.
Stuckey Mosley led James Madison (1-2) with 20 points and four 3-pointers. Joey McLean added 14 points and Ramone Snowden 10.
Game Information
Freeport, Bahamas
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:Bill Jacobson
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 7-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Marshall | 5-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| South Alabama | 4-3 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Arkansas State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Georgia State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 7-12 |
| App State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Texas State | 4-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 3-6 | 4.5 | 6-15 |
| Louisiana | 3-6 | 4.5 | 5-16 |
| James Madison | 2-5 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-8 | 7 | 3-17 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 7-2 | - | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-3 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| Oakland | 7-3 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Green Bay | 6-3 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 6-4 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 5-5 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Robert Morris | 4-5 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Milwaukee | 4-5 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 3-7 | 4.5 | 7-14 |
| Youngstown State | 2-7 | 5 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-9 | 6 | 6-16 |
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