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Wednesday, February 21
Huntington, W.Va.
7 p.m.
James Madison University
at
Marshall
2/20/2024 6:31:00 PM | Men's Basketball
James Madison Dukes (24-3, 11-3 SBC) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (12-15, 7-7 SBC)
February 21, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. EST
Huntington, W.Va. - Cam Henderson Center
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February 21, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. EST
Huntington, W.Va. - Cam Henderson Center
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JMU HEADS TO HUNTINGTON
- The James Madison (24-3, 11-3 SBC) men's basketball team begins a four-game stretch on the road, starting with a game against Marshall (12-15. 7-7 SBC), as the Dukes wrap up their season away from home over the next two weeks.
- Tip-off at Cam Henderson Center is set for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING VS. MARSHALL
- JMU and Marshall have met seven times dating back to their inaugural meeting which took place in Huntington (Dec. 7, 2010). The Thundering Herd won that contest 67-63, but the Dukes have a 5-2 advantage in the all-time series.
- The last two iterations of the matchup have taken place in Harrisonburg, with the teams splitting. JMU came away with a 67-52 win last month (Jan. 20).
- The Dukes have won the last two games that have been on the road at Marshall.
- In the team's last visit to West Virginia, JMU defeated the Thundering Herd 72-66 (Dec. 31, 2022). Terrence Edwards Jr. and Noah Freidel each scored in double figures to lead the Dukes' road victory.
HERD REPORT
- Marshall is led by Obinna Anochili-Killen who has started in 24 games and is averaging a team-best 15.5 points per game. In his career, Anochili-Killen has played 111 games and averaged 10.4 points.
- Wednesday's game will be the 150th of Kamdyn Curfman's career. This ranks 33rd across active Division I players. His 1,870 career points rank 34th, while his 449 career 3-Point Field Goals Made ranks second. Curfman is averaging 13.1 points per game this season, shooting 32.3 percent from three and 34.7 percent from the field.
- Entering Wednesday, the Thundering Herd have lost three-straight (Troy, App State, and Coastal Carolina).
- Marshall currently holds the seventh spot in the Sun Belt Conference standings.
DUKES ROAD TEST
- After completing their home schedule with a 14-1 record at the Atlantic Union Bank Center, the Dukes complete their regular season with four games on the road. The team is 8-2 in road games. They have tied the program record for the most wins in a season (24), which was originally set by the 1981-82 team, led by Lou Campanelli.
- On Tuesday, Terrence Edwards Jr. was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week following a week where he produced 47 points, eight rebounds and six assists while shooting 62 percent from three (8-of-13).
- This was the third time Edwards earned the honor, and the fifth time a Duke was named Player of the Week by the conference this season (T.J. Bickerstaff, twice).
WHAT'S AT STAKE
- Marshall holds an 8-5 record at home and look to snap a three-game losing streak following three games on the road.
- The Sun Belt Conference Tournament picture is shaping up, and both teams are vying for a better spot. Marshall still has a shot at reaching a top-four position, as Louisiana (9-5 SBC) is still within reach. Meanwhile, the Dukes are currently in second but have not locked their spot down yet. App State holds a one-game advantage for first in the conference (12-2).
DON'T MISS THE ACTION
- You can catch the game on ESPN+ with Mark Martin & Ot Elmore providing the commentary. Also, tune-in on the Varsity Network App, 92.1FM & 550AM, to catch Dave Riggert on the call.
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