James Madison Dukes @ Old Dominion Monarchs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 43 | 80 | |
ODU | 32 | 46 | 78 |
Banks, Lewis lift James Madison past Old Dominion 80-78
NORFOLK, Va. -- Darius Banks and Matt Lewis scored 21 points apiece as James Madison narrowly beat Old Dominion 80-78 on Wednesday night.
James Madison (3-2) led 70-55 with about four minutes left. But the Monarchs (3-2) pulled to 79-78 on Malik Curry's 3-pointer with four seconds to play. Zach Jacobs split a pair of free throws for the Dukes, and Curry's potential game-winning heave was ruled late.
Jacobs finished with 20 points for the Dukes.
Banks hit 4 of 6 3-pointers and added 10 rebounds. Lewis also had seven rebounds while Jacobs posted four blocks.
Xavier Green scored 19 points to lead the Monarchs (3-2). Malik Curry added 18 points and seven assists. Jason Wade had 16 points and nine rebounds.
James Madison (3-2) takes on New Hampshire at home on Saturday. Old Dominion plays George Mason on Monday.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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