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James Madison Downs Marshall 67-64 - Match Report
Xavier Brown scored 13 points leading James Madison to a 67-64 victory over Marshall at Atlantic Union Bank Center on Thursday.
James Madison did not, however, defeat Marshall against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
James Madison got 12 points from Elijah Hutchins-Everett and another 10 points from Bryce Lindsay. Mark Freeman contributed 4 assists, while Bryce Lindsay cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Marshall got 20 points from Jalen Speer in a losing cause and another 15 points from Mikal Dawson. Dezayne Mingo contributed 2 assists for them, while Nate Martin had 12 rebounds.
James Madison led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Marshall won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-31.
James Madison looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Appalachian State. Marshall will aim to get back on the winning track at Coastal Carolina.