Dukes Host Virginia Tech in WNIT Third Round

Thursday, March 28

Harrisonburg, Va.

7 p.m.

James Madison University

Virginia Tech

3/27/2019 3:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball

James Madison vs. Virginia Tech
Convocation Center | Harrisonburg, Va.
Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019 – 7 p.m.

27-5
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22-11
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James Madison welcome Virginia Tech in the Third Round of the WNIT on Thursday at 7p.m.
The Dukes are making their third consecutive WNIT Third Round appearance and 14^th-straight postseason appearance
JMU is 20-8 in all WNIT games while boasting a 18-2 Convocation Center mark, including 2-0 this season
The Dukes are 3-3 all-time in the third round of the WNIT
This marks the fourth time hosting the Third Round of the WNIT. JMU is 2-1 when hosting the Third Round
Jackie Benitez scored a season-high 26 points in the Dukes Second Round 71-54 win over USF
Benitez hit seven from behind the arc, tying a Convocation Center record in the process
Kamiah Smalls returned to the court and added 17 points, including seven from the free throw line.
Kayla Cooper-Williams grabbed nine rebounds and rejected five shots to push her season total to 91, which is sixth most in CAA history for blocks in a season
The Dukes have recorded 201 team blocks, which is just one shy of a program record
The win over South Florida also marked the 29^th straight home victory, which is the third longest in program history
The Dukes 16 Convocation Center wins ties a program record for home wins in a season
Virginia Tech defeated VCU 82-72 in the Second Round to advance
The Hokies are making their fourth consecutive appearance in the WNIT and third straight year making it to the Third Round
Five Hokies scored in double figures against the Rams, including a 21-point performance from Taylor Emery.
Regan Magarity notched a double-double with 10 points and 12 boards
It marked the third time having five players score in double figures. The first was the season opener against Georgia Southern and the non-conference regular season finale against Longwood.
Virginia Tech hit eight from behind the arc against the Rams and spread the wealth between five players

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Reserved - $11
General Admission - $8
General Admission Senior (62+) - $6
Youth (ages 6-17) - $6
JMU Faculty/Staff - $6
JMU Students (with JACard) - FREE