- Matchup: James Madison Dukes vs Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Holmes Convocation Center, Boone, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-8) will host the James Madison Dukes (9-8) this Thursday at the Holmes Convocation Center, aiming for victory.
In their most recent game, the James Madison Dukes narrowly defeated Old Dominion, 70-69. The Dukes committed 17 personal fouls, while Old Dominion recorded 19. From three-point range, James Madison successfully made 9 of 23 attempts. Old Dominion, meanwhile, converted 70.0% of their free throws, hitting 14 out of 20 attempts. Old Dominion gathered a total of 27 rebounds (6 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They distributed 8 assists and secured 11 steals. On the defensive end, the Dukes allowed a 37.1% shooting percentage, with Old Dominion hitting 23 of 62 shots. The Dukes managed to grab 40 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive, and shot 80.0% from the free throw line by converting 20 of 25 attempts. James Madison concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 49.0% (24 out of 49) and made 2 of their 11 three-point attempts.
Justin McBride was pivotal in this matchup, scoring 29 points on 9 of 17 shooting in 29 minutes, along with 7 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Dukes come into this contest with a 9-8 record this season. They average 74.8 points per game, ranking 235th nationally, while shooting 44.6% from the field. From three-point territory, they have a shooting percentage of 34.4% (148 of 430) and convert 71.6% of their free throws. Collectively, the Dukes average 36.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 225 assists this season, putting them at 254th in the nation. They commit 11.8 turnovers and average 20.1 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Dukes force an average of 9.2 turnovers a game and draw 16.6 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.7% from beyond the arc and rank 261st in points allowed per game, with an average of 76.5. The Dukes’ defensive field goal percentage stands at 43.5% (435 of 1,000), while conceding 36.0 rebounds per game. They rank 128th in the nation in assists allowed, having given up 214 this year.
In their last outing, the Appalachian State Mountaineers fell to Coastal Carolina, 67-62. They secured 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensively for a total of 32. The Mountaineers turned the ball over 3 times and managed 3 steals. Coastal Carolina committed 17 fouls, leading to 17 free throw attempts for Appalachian State, who converted 13 for a percentage of 76.5%. The Mountaineers attempted 24 three-pointers, hitting 7 (29.2%), and finished the game with a 36.2% field goal percentage (21 out of 58). They allowed Coastal Carolina to shoot 50.0% (26 of 52) overall and finish 9 out of 20 from three-point range (45.0%). Appalachian State’s foul shooting was less effective, finishing at 54.5% (6 out of 11). The team allowed a total of 29 rebounds to Coastal Carolina, with 6 coming on the offensive end.
Alonzo Dodd made significant contributions for the Mountaineers, scoring 21 points in 35 minutes, achieving a shooting rate of 50.0% (8 of 16) and finishing with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
This season, Appalachian State holds a record of 10-8. The Mountaineers average 16.3 fouls per game and shoot 61.1% from the free throw line. They record 12.7 assists a game (ranking 291st in D-1) and turn the ball over 10.2 times on average. The Mountaineers have scored a total of 1,304 points this season (72.4 per game) and average 39.1 rebounds per game. Overall, they are shooting 44.7% from the field, ranking 224th in NCAA basketball.
Defensively, the Mountaineers rank 35th in points allowed per game (66.7). They force an average of 10.1 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field (34th in college). Appalachian State’s defense allows 30.8% shooting on three-point attempts (135 of 439) and an opponent free throw percentage of 70.1%. They give up averages of 12.3 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, ranking 93rd and 201st in those categories on the defensive side.
Which team will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Appalachian State
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