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Sunday, November 15
Harrisonburg, Va.
4 p.m.
James Madison University
vs
Mercyhurst
11/13/2026 8:20:00 AM | Men's Basketball
HARRISONBURG, Va. - Coming off back-to-back road games, James Madison men's basketball continues non-conference play this Sunday, welcoming Mercyhurst to the Atlantic Union Bank Center for a 4 p.m. matchup. The game will stream live on ESPN+ and the Varsity Network App.
ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE DUKES
Of the 25 different opponents JMU faces this year, the Dukes will take on four teams that they have never played before: Kentucky, Mercyhurst, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Notre Dame of Maryland. Three games into the season, JMU is currently 0-1 against new opponents, having fallen to #23 Kentucky on the road, 89-80, on Nov. 6. Sunday's game against Mercyhurst marks the first-ever clash between JMU men's basketball and the Lakers.
HOME SWEET HOME
After playing their only consecutive road games of non-conference play, JMU men's basketball is ready to get back to the Atlantic Union Bank Center for Sunday's matchup against Mercyhurst. Less than two weeks into the season, JMU has already traveled more than 1,300 miles between trips to Kentucky and Delaware.
ON THE AIR
Sunday's matchup is set to be streamed live on ESPN+ with Curt Dudley, Kirby Dean, and Emerson Hart covering the game. A radio broadcast will also be available via the Varsity Network App with Dave Riggert on the call.
SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER
Sunday's game against Mercyhurst marks the JMU basketball programs' first doubleheader this year. Prior to the 4 p.m. men's game, the JMU women's basketball team will face ECU at 1 p.m. The 2026-27 basketball season features five JMU doubleheaders.
JUST GETTING GOING
Wednesday's victory over Delaware marked the Dukes' first win of the season. That victory snapped James Madison's three-game losing skid dating back to last season's Sun Belt Tournament loss to Southern Miss (March 5, 2026).
SNAPPING THE STREAK
In the first JMU vs. Delaware matchup since 2022, the Dukes held on to secure a 71-61 road win over the Fightin' Blue Hens. This snapped James Madison's four-game losing streak to UD and put the all-time series at 23-14 in Delaware's favor.
MYERS SEASON-HIGH
For the first time this year, Adrian Myers led the Dukes in scoring, finishing with 19 points on 67 percent shooting (6-of-9) against Delaware. He also tied his career-high of six made free throws and three steals in the Dukes' win. He now ranks second on the team in scoring (11.1 ppg) and rebounding (5.0 rpg).
#12 PULLING DOWN 11
In the JMU victory over Delaware, Garrett Sundra led James Madison on the glass with a career-high 11 rebounds. Sundra has now set career-highs in scoring (15) and rebounding (11) in back-to-back games. He leads the team in rebounding (7.0 rpg).
CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE DIGIT SCORING PERFORMANCES
Following Myers in scoring against Delaware was Brandon Lee, recording 18 points on 42 percent shooting (5-of-12). This marked the second straight game Lee tallied double digits. The second year guard's career-high was five points prior to this season. His 17 points per game average leads JMU and ranks him 10th in the Sun Belt.
ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE DUKES
Of the 25 different opponents JMU faces this year, the Dukes will take on four teams that they have never played before: Kentucky, Mercyhurst, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Notre Dame of Maryland. Three games into the season, JMU is currently 0-1 against new opponents, having fallen to #23 Kentucky on the road, 89-80, on Nov. 6. Sunday's game against Mercyhurst marks the first-ever clash between JMU men's basketball and the Lakers.
HOME SWEET HOME
After playing their only consecutive road games of non-conference play, JMU men's basketball is ready to get back to the Atlantic Union Bank Center for Sunday's matchup against Mercyhurst. Less than two weeks into the season, JMU has already traveled more than 1,300 miles between trips to Kentucky and Delaware.
ON THE AIR
Sunday's matchup is set to be streamed live on ESPN+ with Curt Dudley, Kirby Dean, and Emerson Hart covering the game. A radio broadcast will also be available via the Varsity Network App with Dave Riggert on the call.
SUNDAY DOUBLEHEADER
Sunday's game against Mercyhurst marks the JMU basketball programs' first doubleheader this year. Prior to the 4 p.m. men's game, the JMU women's basketball team will face ECU at 1 p.m. The 2026-27 basketball season features five JMU doubleheaders.
JUST GETTING GOING
Wednesday's victory over Delaware marked the Dukes' first win of the season. That victory snapped James Madison's three-game losing skid dating back to last season's Sun Belt Tournament loss to Southern Miss (March 5, 2026).
SNAPPING THE STREAK
In the first JMU vs. Delaware matchup since 2022, the Dukes held on to secure a 71-61 road win over the Fightin' Blue Hens. This snapped James Madison's four-game losing streak to UD and put the all-time series at 23-14 in Delaware's favor.
MYERS SEASON-HIGH
For the first time this year, Adrian Myers led the Dukes in scoring, finishing with 19 points on 67 percent shooting (6-of-9) against Delaware. He also tied his career-high of six made free throws and three steals in the Dukes' win. He now ranks second on the team in scoring (11.1 ppg) and rebounding (5.0 rpg).
#12 PULLING DOWN 11
In the JMU victory over Delaware, Garrett Sundra led James Madison on the glass with a career-high 11 rebounds. Sundra has now set career-highs in scoring (15) and rebounding (11) in back-to-back games. He leads the team in rebounding (7.0 rpg).
CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE DIGIT SCORING PERFORMANCES
Following Myers in scoring against Delaware was Brandon Lee, recording 18 points on 42 percent shooting (5-of-12). This marked the second straight game Lee tallied double digits. The second year guard's career-high was five points prior to this season. His 17 points per game average leads JMU and ranks him 10th in the Sun Belt.
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