- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers vs. James Madison Dukes
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, the James Madison Dukes (12-13) will compete against the Georgia State Panthers (9-16) at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
In their latest outing, the Georgia State Panthers faced off against Northern Illinois, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 75-74. The Panthers recorded 19 fouls, while their opponents committed 23. They successfully converted 11 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Northern Illinois managed to shoot 72.7% from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 22 attempts. Additionally, they grabbed 32 rebounds (5 offensive and 27 defensive) while failing to block any shots. Northern Illinois also tallied 15 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, the Panthers allowed 44.4% shooting from the field (24 of 54). They gathered 35 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and forced 12 turnovers. On free throws, Georgia State sank 24 of 33 attempts for a conversion rate of 72.7%. Overall, the Panthers registered a field goal percentage of 40.4% (23 out of 57) and converted 4 of their 20 three-point attempts.
A standout performer for Georgia State was Jelani Hamilton, who shot 46.2% from the field, contributing 2 assists, and logging 29 minutes on the court with 3 rebounds and 16 points from 6 of 13 shooting.
This season, Georgia State holds a record of 9-16. The team averages 11.2 turnovers per game and commits an average of 18.4 fouls. They secure 35.6 rebounds per game and have a total of 302 assists this season, ranking 289th in Division I for assists. The Panthers hit 32.2% of their three-point attempts (219 of 680) and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they score an average of 70.8 points per game (301st in the nation) while shooting 38.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Panthers force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game, while accumulating 18.4 personal fouls. They concede 34.1% on three-point shots and rank 188th in the nation for points allowed per game at 73.9. Their defense has permitted opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field (643 of 1,493) and they average 38.5 rebounds per game. They rank 252nd in Division I for assists permitted, having surrendered a total of 347 assists this season.
In their previous match, the James Madison Dukes secured a win against Toledo, finishing 73-71. In terms of rebounds, the Dukes limited Toledo to just 20 boards (3 offensive). James Madison shot 29.4% from beyond the arc (5 of 17) and connected on 10 of 15 from the free-throw line (66.7%). They allowed Toledo to score on 28 of 58 floor attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 48.3%. The Dukes went 25 for 57 from the field, achieving a rate of 43.9%. They made 8 of their 27 three-point attempts (29.6%) and converted 15 out of 17 free throws (88.2%). Toledo committed 15 fouls, sending the Dukes to the line for 17 attempts. James Madison turned the ball over 11 times, while earning 4 steals and securing a total of 36 rebounds (27 defensive and 9 offensive).
Cliff Davis was instrumental for the Dukes, scoring 18 points in 33 minutes of play, alongside 1 assist. He shot 5 of 12, achieving a field goal efficiency of 41.7%, along with capturing 2 rebounds.
The Dukes have now achieved a record of 12-13 this season. They average 19.4 personal fouls per game and boast a free-throw success rate of 70.0%. The Dukes assist teammates 13.2 times per game (248th in NCAA) and average 11.8 turnovers per game. They have accumulated a total of 1,846 points this year (73.8 points per game) and grab an average of 36.5 boards per game. Offensively, James Madison converts 44.4% of its shot attempts (ranked 232nd nationally).
On the defensive front, the Dukes concede 33.7% on three-point attempts (188 of 558) and their opponents achieve a 72.3% rate from the foul line. They allow 12.3 assists and 35.6 rebounds on average, ranking 95th and 245th respectively. Defensively, the Dukes are positioned 225th in Division I for points allowed per game with an average of 75.1. They force 8.8 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 43.2% from the floor (ranked 140th in NCAA).
Which team will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Recommendation: Back James Madison
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