The James Madison Dukes pulled off a stunning 11-point upset over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, winning 69-58. This victory was a significant Quad 4 win for James Madison, who improved their record to 14-13. Appalachian State, ranked 168 in NET, was expected to win by 6.7 points according to the CHD Scout prediction, but James Madison's strong performance led by Justin McBride's 21 points and 7 rebounds proved otherwise. The Dukes' 40-point second half was too much for the Mountaineers to handle, as they were outscored by 6 points in the final 20 minutes.
Luke Wilson's 16 Rebounds Were a Game-High, and His 18 Points Were Tied for the Most on Appalachian State
The game started off slow for both teams, with James Madison leading 29-24 at halftime. However, the Dukes came out strong in the second half, scoring 40 points and holding Appalachian State to 34. A key factor in the game was James Madison's ability to limit Appalachian State's offense, which averaged 74 points per game coming into the matchup. The Mountaineers were led by Luke Wilson's impressive 18 points and 16 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dukes' balanced attack. James Madison's Cliff Davis added 11 points and 5 assists, while Bradley Douglas chipped in with 10 points. The 11-point margin of victory was a significant upset, considering Appalachian State's 18-10 record and James Madison's 14-13 record.
Justin McBride was the star of the show for James Madison, scoring 21 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. His performance was instrumental in the Dukes' upset victory, and he was supported by Cliff Davis's 11 points and 5 assists. For Appalachian State, Luke Wilson had a monster game with 18 points and 16 rebounds, while Alonzo Dodd added 18 points. Jalen Tot chipped in with 9 points for the Mountaineers. The top performers for both teams combined for 77 points, with James Madison's trio scoring 42 points and Appalachian State's trio scoring 35 points. McBride's 21 points were a game-high, and his 7 rebounds were second only to Wilson's 16.
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The box score reveals some interesting statistics from the game. James Madison outscored Appalachian State 40-34 in the second half, and their 29-24 halftime lead was a significant advantage. The Dukes shot 44% from the field, while the Mountaineers shot 41%. Appalachian State outrebounded James Madison 37-32, but the Dukes' 12 assists to 9 turnovers were a key factor in their victory. Luke Wilson's 16 rebounds were a game-high, and his 18 points were tied for the most on the Mountaineers. James Madison's 69 points were 5 more than their season average, and their 58 points allowed were 16 fewer than Appalachian State's season average.
The CHD Scout prediction was way off here, predicting an Appalachian State victory by 6.7 points. Instead, James Madison won by 11 points, marking a significant upset. The predicted score was 68-74 in favor of Appalachian State, but the actual score was 69-58 in favor of James Madison. This mistake drops the CHD Scout's accuracy rating, and it will be interesting to see how they adjust their predictions going forward. The 11-point margin of victory was a surprise to many, and it will be fascinating to see how James Madison builds on this momentum. The Dukes' 14-13 record doesn't reflect their potential, and this upset victory could be a turning point in their season.
This upset victory was a significant Quad 4 win for James Madison, who improved their record to 14-13. Appalachian State, on the other hand, suffered a Quad 3 loss, which could hurt their NET ranking. The Mountaineers' current NET ranking of 168 could drop, while James Madison's ranking of 228 could rise. The game was a Quad 4 opportunity for James Madison, and they capitalized on it with a strong performance. Appalachian State's loss drops their Quad 3 record, which could impact their tournament chances. The 11-point margin of victory was a significant factor in the resume impact, as it showed that James Madison is capable of competing with top teams.
James Madison's next game is against a conference opponent, while Appalachian State want to bounce back against a non-conference foe. The Dukes want to build on this momentum, while the Mountaineers will try to regroup and refocus. The date and opponent for both teams' next games are not yet available, but it will be interesting to see how they respond to this upset victory.