Dukes Drop 65-59 Overtime Decision at William & Mary in CAA Opener

Sunday, January 3

Williamsburg, Va.

2 p.m.

James Madison University

7-5 (0-1CAA)

William & Mary

10-2 (1-0CAA)

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James Madison

William & Mary

Dukes Drop 65-59 Overtime Decision at William & Mary in CAA Opener

1/3/2016 5:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – James Madison women's basketball dropped a 65-59 overtime decision at William & Mary in Sunday's Colonial Athletic Association opener. The Dukes fell to 7-5 on the season while the Tribe improved to 10-2.

The Dukes led by four with a minute left, but the Tribe was able to advance the ball to the front court on a called timeout and picked up a quick field goal to cut the lead to two (55-53). JMU was unable to convert its next possession and a pair of free throws by William & Mary's Marlena Tremba tied the game at 55-all with five seconds remaining in regulation.

After calling a timeout of its own, JMU also advanced the ball to its front court. An off-balance jumper would not fall for the Dukes, sending the game to extra time which the Tribe opened on a 7-0 run. The Dukes cut it to a four-point lead (63-59), but another pair of Tremba free throws sealed the game.

Redshirt senior guard Jazmon Gwathmey led all scorers with 18 points, adding in 11 rebounds for her first double-double of the season. She was joined in double figures by senior guard Ashley Perez with 15 points. As a team, JMU shot 26.3 percent (20-76) while William & Mary finished at 30.3-percent shooting (20-66).

Junior forward Da'Lishia Griffin snagged a career-high 20 rebounds in the contest, tying the fourth-highest single-game total in JMU history. The Dukes won the battle of the boards 60-49, converting that into an 18-5 advantage in second-chance points.

The Dukes continue league play on Friday, Jan. 8, with a 7 p.m. tipoff at home against College of Charleston. JMU is hosting "Hometown Favorites" night, which allows those residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County general admission for $5 with proof residency. Local residents 12 years old and younger are free.

SEASON AND CAREER HIGHS

Junior forward Da'Lishia Griffin snagged a career-high 20 rebounds, including nine on the offensive end.
Freshman center Kayla Cooper-Williams tied a career high with four blocks.
Redshirt senior guard Jazmon Gwathmey secured a season-high 11 rebounds for her first double-double of the season (18pts).

ON THE CHARTS

Da'Lishia Griffin snagged a career-high 20 rebounds, which is tied for the fourth-highest single-game total in JMU history.
Angela Mickens committed three steals, pushing her career total to 158, which is tied for 13^th all-time.
Mickens dished out five assists, pushing her career total to 532. She is one away from tying Donna Budd ('89) for fifth all-time.

TWEET OF THE DAY

JMU Nation showed up in Williamsburg to cheer on @JMUWBasketball, including members of the @JMUPepBand #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/bTrZt8mbdR
— JMUSports (@JMUSports) January 3, 2016

QUOTING HEAD COACH KENNY BROOKS
"There are going to be days like this. We didn't step up to the challenge and execute."

STREAK NOTES

Prior to this afternoon's game, JMU had won 10 consecutive contests against William & Mary. JMU holds a 65-11 all-time series record against the Tribe.
Today's loss snapped a 20-game win-streak against in-state opponents.

UP NEXT
JMU opens the home league slate with College of Charleston on Friday, Jan. 8, at the JMU Convocation Center. Tipoff for "Hometown Favorites" night is at 7 p.m. All fans with a Harrisonburg or Rockingham county home address are eligible for a $5 general admission ticket and kids 12 and under are free. Proof of address required for ticket discount.