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
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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