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Recap - Mountaineers Defeat James Madison 34-20
Appalachian State got a 108-yard performance from Ahmani Marshall as a key part of its 34-20 victory over the Dukes on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 57.0.
Ahmani Marshall rushed for 108 yards, while Maquel Haywood added 19 yards in the win. Makai Jackson and Eli Wilson added 162 and 32 receiving yards respectively.
George Pettaway rushed for 82 yards for James Madison, while Wayne Knight added 61 yards. Alonza Barnett III threw for 232 yards for the Dukes, while receivers Yamir Knight and Omarion Dollison had 60 and 49 yards respectively.
Appalachian State was outgained by James Madison 400-361 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-17 by the Dukes.
The time of possession battle favored James Madison as their offense was on the field for 34:05, longer than the 25:55 of their opponents.
Appalachian State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Georgia Southern. James Madison will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Marshall.