James Madison Dukes men’s basketball team is gearing up to face Georgia State on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. in Atlanta. The Dukes are coming off a 74-60 victory against Old Dominion, marking their first road win of the season and improving their record to 11-9 overall and 4-4 in the Sun Belt conference.
Meanwhile, Georgia State suffered a 92-79 loss to Marshall on Thursday and currently holds a 7-13 record, with a 3-5 conference record. The upcoming game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcasted on WSVA 92.1 FM | 550 AM.
The Dukes and Georgia State have a history of close matchups, with each team winning nine games out of the 18 times they have faced each other. JMU has won four straight games against Georgia State and has a 4-0 record against the Panthers as Sun Belt foes.
Georgia State, led by coach Jonas Hayes, has key players averaging double figures in scoring, with Cesare Edwards, Toneari Lane, and Zarique Nutter leading the charge. In Sun Belt games, the Panthers are sixth in scoring, averaging 72.6 points per game.
Junior AJ Smith has been a standout player for JMU, recording a season-high 21 points in their recent win against Old Dominion. Smith, who transferred from Southern Indiana, has been a consistent performer for the Dukes with an average of 8.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He leads the team in rebounding and free-throw percentage.
With both teams looking to secure a victory, the matchup between James Madison Dukes and Georgia State Panthers promises to be an exciting showdown on the court.
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