- Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. James Madison Dukes
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (18-12) will take on the James Madison Dukes (16-13) this Friday at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
In their latest encounter, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers faced off against Georgia State, clinching a victory with a final score of 76-71. During the game, Coastal Carolina committed 15 fouls while Georgia State racked up 17. From beyond the arc, the Chanticleers made 5 of 16 attempts. Georgia State showcased an impressive free throw accuracy, hitting 16 of 19 for 84.2%. They secured 34 rebounds (8 offensive and 26 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. The Chanticleers assisted 10 times and managed 4 steals throughout the match. Defensively, Coastal Carolina allowed Georgia State to shoot at a rate of 41.7% (25 of 60). They forced 7 turnovers and grabbed 39 total rebounds, with 14 coming from offense. At the charity stripe, Coastal Carolina hit 12 of 15 attempts, achieving an 80.0% success rate. The Chanticleers wrapped up with a shooting performance of 39.7% from the floor (27 of 68) and converted 10 of their 31 three-point shots.
AJ Dancler emerged as a key contributor during the game, finishing with 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist over 36 minutes of play with a field goal accuracy of 60.0%.
Coastal Carolina enters this matchup with an overall record of 18-12 for the season. The team averages 10.8 turnovers and 18.5 personal fouls per game. In terms of rebounding, Coastal Carolina is averaging 40.5 boards per game and has logged 318 assists this season, ranking 338th in Division 1. They are making 34.3% of their three-point attempts (271 out of 790) and are hitting 72.3% from the free throw line. On average, the Chanticleers score 73.5 points per contest, placing them 250th nationwide, with a field goal percentage of 41.3%.
On the defensive side, the Chanticleers are forcing 8.8 turnovers per game while averaging 16.8 personal fouls. They rank 5th in college basketball for the number of assists they allow, giving up 285 assists this season. The defensive unit is permitting opponents a shooting percentage of 39.6% (745 of 1,882) while conceding 38.6 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 31.3% from three-point range against the Chanticleers, who are positioned 126th in the country for points allowed per game (72.0).
In their most recent game, the James Madison Dukes triumphed over Georgia State with a score of 80-65. The Dukes gathered a total of 36 rebounds (24 defensive and 12 offensive) but turned the ball over 13 times while also securing 9 steals. Georgia State committed 20 fouls, allowing the Dukes 22 free throw attempts, of which they converted 16 for a 72.7% rate. From beyond the arc, James Madison successively shot 2 of 15 (13.3%). By the end, the Dukes achieved a shooting percentage of 56.4% (31 of 55) while limiting Georgia State to a shooting percentage of 40.7% (22 of 54). They also shot 37.5% from three-point range by hitting 6 of their 16 attempts while finishing 15 of 18 at the charity stripe (83.3%). Additionally, James Madison restricted Georgia State to 18 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Cliff Davis was a pivotal player for the Dukes in this matchup. He scored 27 points over 36 minutes, shooting 10 of 14 for a remarkable 71.4% field goal rate, while also recording 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
James Madison holds a season record of 16-13. Offensively, the Dukes are shooting 44.8% from the floor, ranking 204th nationally. They have accumulated 2,143 points this season (averaging 73.9 per game) and grab 36.8 rebounds per game. They dish out 12.7 assists (ranked 274th) while turning the ball over 11.6 times on average, and they commit 19.0 personal fouls per game. From the free-throw line, they connect on 70.0% of their attempts.
Defensively, James Madison allows opponents to convert 33.2% of their three-point attempts (217 of 654), with a free throw percentage allowed of 71.6%. Opponents register 11.8 assists and 35.2 rebounds per game against the Dukes, ranking 60th and 232nd respectively in college basketball. They sit at 188th in points allowed per game, allowing 73.9, while forcing 8.9 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 42.7% from the field (ranked 94th in D-1).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back James Madison
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