James Madison Dukes @ Florida Atlantic Owls
Falden scores 17 to lift James Madison past FAU 69-65
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- — Charles Falden had 17 points as James Madison narrowly beat Florida Atlantic 69-65 on Sunday.
Falden added two free throws with three seconds left as the Dukes (6-2) made five of six in the last 20 seconds. Justin Amadi added eight points and Jalen Hodge scored nine and 10 of 11 players scored.
Michael Forrest had 18 points for the Owls (3-4). Alijah Martin added 12 points. Giancarlo Rosado had 12 points.
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Game Information
Boca Raton, FL
Referee:Tony Henderson
Referee:Ray Natili
Referee:Anthony Eades
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 20-11 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-10 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-11 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-12 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 16-15 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 16-15 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 11-20 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 10-21 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-21 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-27 |
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 12-3 | - | 20-8 |
| Tulsa | 11-5 | 1.5 | 23-6 |
| Wichita State | 11-5 | 1.5 | 19-10 |
| UAB | 9-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| Charlotte | 9-6 | 3 | 15-13 |
| Tulane | 8-7 | 4 | 17-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-8 | 4.5 | 16-13 |
| Temple | 7-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Memphis | 7-8 | 5 | 12-16 |
| North Texas | 7-9 | 5.5 | 16-13 |
| Rice | 5-10 | 7 | 11-17 |
| East Carolina | 5-10 | 7 | 10-18 |
| UTSA | 1-15 | 11.5 | 5-23 |
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