- Matchup: James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Chartway Arena, Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The James Madison Dukes (7-4) are set to visit Chartway Arena on Wednesday to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-8).
In their previous outing, the James Madison Dukes defeated Norfolk State with a score of 68-67. They committed 13 fouls, while Norfolk State registered 18. The Dukes managed to hit 3 out of 8 attempts from downtown. On the other hand, Norfolk State struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 8 of 17 for a percentage of 47.1%. They grabbed a total of 35 rebounds (8 offensive, 27 defensive) and did not record any blocks. Norfolk State also provided 6 assists and collected 4 steals. Defensively, James Madison allowed their opponents to shoot 53.8% from the field with 28 successful shots out of 52 attempts. The Dukes tallied 13 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 14 steals during the game. They collected 28 total rebounds, with 6 being offensive, and converted 12 of 22 attempts from the free-throw line (54.5%). James Madison achieved a 44.4% shooting percentage overall, hitting 24 of 54 field-goal attempts and 8 out of 29 from three-point range.
Justin McBride was pivotal for the Dukes, shooting 57.1% from the floor without any assists in 32 minutes. He scored 33 points on 12 of 21 shooting, adding 8 rebounds to his performance.
This season, James Madison holds a 7-4 record. The team averages 75.1 points per game (ranked 239th nationally) while shooting 43.9% from the field. From beyond the arc, they hit 36.3% of attempts (109 of 300) and have a free-throw percentage of 71.8%. As a team, the Dukes average 35.1 rebounds per game and have dished out 158 assists, ranking them 180th in Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 10.7 times per game and commit 19.4 fouls on a nightly basis.
Defensively, the Dukes force 10.7 turnovers per game and draw 16.1 fouls on average. They rank 143rd in college basketball by allowing 136 assists this season. James Madison’s defense permits a 44.6% field goal percentage (279 of 625) and averages 36.3 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 213th nationally in points allowed (74.2).
In their last game, the Old Dominion Monarchs suffered a setback, falling to George Mason by a score of 73-61. The Monarchs collected 28 defensive boards and 5 offensive ones, totaling 33 rebounds. They turned the ball over 16 times, while making 5 steals during the game. George Mason committed 16 fouls, leading Old Dominion to the free-throw line for 14 attempts, where they converted 11 for a shooting percentage of 78.6%. From beyond the arc, the Monarchs were successful on 6 of 16 attempts (37.5%). Throughout the game, Old Dominion shot 22 of 53 from the field, achieving a 41.5% shooting percentage. Conversely, they allowed George Mason to shoot 41.1% (23 out of 56) and permitted 33 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Jordan Battle contributed significantly for the Monarchs, scoring 14 points in 34 minutes of play while serving up 2 assists. He hit 4 of 8 shots for a 50.0% field goal rate and secured 7 rebounds.
Old Dominion’s record stands at 3-8 this season. Offensively, the Monarchs are shooting 43.4% from the field, placing them 277th nationally. They have tallied 814 total points this season (averaging 74.0 per contest) and record 35.6 rebounds per game. Old Dominion averages 13.3 assists per game (ranked 269th in Division 1) and commit 12.1 turnovers per game, alongside 19.2 fouls. From the free-throw line, they are shooting at 73.9%.
Defensively, the Monarchs rank 283rd in Division 1, allowing 78.1 points per game. They force 10.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field, placing 209th in college basketball. Old Dominion grants 32.1% shooting from beyond the three-point line and their opponents are converting 72.7% of free throws. They allow an average of 14.9 assists and 37.5 rebounds per game, ranking 279th and 299th in Division 1 respectively.
Who will take the victory tonight in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Old Dominion
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