- Matchup: James Madison Dukes vs LIU Sharks
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Steinberg Wellness Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The James Madison Dukes (2-2) are set to face the LIU Sharks (2-1) at the Steinberg Wellness Center this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the James Madison Dukes faced Longwood and suffered an 82-72 defeat. The Dukes committed 27 personal fouls compared to Longwood’s 17. From beyond the arc, they converted 4 of 19 attempts. Longwood excelled at the free-throw line, making 36 of 42 attempts for an impressive 85.7%. On the boards, Longwood secured 37 rebounds (10 offensive, 27 defensive) and managed 12 assists along with 6 steals. Defensively, James Madison allowed Longwood to shoot 37.5% from the field (21 out of 56). The Dukes recorded 13 assists, compelled the opposition to commit 7 turnovers, and registered 5 steals. They collected a total of 30 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and shot 52.6% from the charity stripe by making 10 of 19 attempts. Overall, James Madison achieved a field goal percentage of 46.6% (27 of 58), hitting 8 of 24 three-pointers.
Bradley Douglas was a standout performer, contributing 22 points on 8 of 17 shooting over 30 minutes of play, along with 2 rebounds and 7 assists.
As they gear up for this game, James Madison holds a 2-2 season record. They average 74.3 points per game (ranked 257th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 43.5% from the field. The Dukes have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.0% (37 of 112) and convert 75.0% of their free throws. Collectively, they grab 36.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 61 assists this season, placing them 28th in the nation for assists. They commit 13.3 turnovers and an average of 21.3 fouls per game.
On defense, the Dukes are forcing their opponents to commit 11.0 turnovers per game while drawing an average of 16.3 fouls. They are ranked 265th in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 45 this season. The Dukes’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 39.6% (90 of 227) and allows 37.5 boards per game. They maintain a 32.1% three-point shooting allowance and are ranked 201st for points allowed per game (73.3).
In their latest game, the LIU Sharks secured a victory over Air Force, winning 76-72. The Sharks gathered 19 defensive boards and 15 on the offensive end, totaling 34 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over 14 times but made 9 steals. Air Force totaled 24 fouls, resulting in 35 attempts at the charity stripe for LIU, of which they converted 19 for a 54.3% success rate. From beyond the arc, LIU nailed 5 of 10 attempts (50.0%) and shot 46.4% from the field overall (26 for 56). Defensively, they allowed Air Force to hit 25 of 58 shots (43.1%), while also conceding 38.9% from three-point range (7 of 18) and 15 of 25 at the free-throw line (60.0%). Rebounding-wise, LIU allowed Air Force to collect 27 rebounds (12 offensive).
Jamal Fuller played a pivotal role for the Sharks, posting 14 points in 31 minutes of action without recording an assist. He shot 50.0% (4 of 8) and added 3 rebounds.
The Sharks enter this matchup with a 2-1 record. Offensively, LIU shoots 48.6% from the field, ranking 106th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 237 points this season (79.0 points per game) and average 38.7 rebounds per game. They record 14.0 assists per game (ranked 227th in D-1) and have 17.7 turnovers per contest, along with 17.7 fouls per game, shooting 55.7% from the free throw line.
On the defensive end, LIU is ranked 308th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (83.7). They force 15.3 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field (258th in college). Defensively, they concede 38.7% on three-point shots (29 of 75) and opponents connect on 68.5% of their free throws. They give up 16.0 assists and collect 37.0 total rebounds per game, ranked 299th and 240th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back LIU
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