Christmas, Wooden carry James Madison past Shenandoah 96-48
HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Michael Christmas had 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead five James Madison players in double-figure scoring as the Dukes routed Division III opponent Shenandoah 96-48 on Wednesday night.
Julien Wooden added 16 points for the Dukes. Deshon Parker chipped in 13 and Quinn Richey and Zach Jacobs had 11 apiece.
JMU led 39-23 at halftime before Christmas scored nine points during a 19-0 run to extend the lead to 62-27 with 12:29 remaining.
Christopher Chaney had 11 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets. Zach Garrett added six rebounds.
James Madison (2-1), which plays George Mason on the road on Saturday, was coming off a 65-34 loss to reigning national champion Virginia.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Page
- Andrew Barksdale
- Chase Vaden
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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