JMU Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Georgia State, 84-64

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JMU Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Georgia State, 84-64

James Madison University’s women’s basketball team achieved a convincing 84-64 victory against Georgia State in a recent Sun Belt Conference game. The match took place at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Game Overview

Despite trailing 15-11 at the end of the first quarter, JMU dominated the final three quarters, connecting on 29 of 46 attempts from the field. This performance allowed them to outscore Georgia State by 53 points to 33 in the latter periods.

Key Player Performances

Zakiya Stephenson: Led the Dukes with a career-high 22 points, scoring 19 of those in the second half.
Ashanti Barnes: Contributed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Peyton McDaniel: Also registered a double-double, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Bree Robinson: Added 13 points, along with six assists and three steals.
Delilah Soltys: Made a significant impact off the bench with a career-high 10 rebounds and four assists.

First Half Breakdown

The first half saw Georgia State close the first quarter with an 8-0 run, establishing a four-point lead. However, JMU fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Panthers 24-16 to take a 35-31 advantage heading into halftime. Barnes played a crucial role during this period with seven points and six rebounds.

Second Half Surge

JMU continued their momentum into the third quarter, stretching their lead to 61-46. The Dukes shot 60% from the field during this period, forcing Georgia State into six turnovers. The final quarter saw JMU pull away further, going on a 19-5 run to seal the win.

Team Statistics

Points in the Paint: JMU 42, Georgia State 32
Fast-Break Points: JMU 13, Georgia State 8
Second-Chance Points: JMU 12, Georgia State 3

Milestones and Records

This victory marked several notable achievements for the Dukes:

Two double-doubles were recorded for the first time this season.
Three players grabbed double-digit rebounds in one game—a first since January 2021.
JMU’s 84 points represent the second-highest total this season.

James Madison now holds a record of 10-5 overall, with a 2-1 mark in the Sun Belt Conference. Meanwhile, Georgia State stands at 6-9 and 1-2 in the conference.