James Madison beats cold-shooting Drexel 54-35
PHILADELPHIA -- Yohanny Dalembert scored 15 points to lead James Madison to a 54-35 victory over cold-shooting Drexel on Thursday night.
Dalembert had three steals and two blocks and finished on 6-of-7 shooting. Ron Curry had 12 points and three assists, and Winston Grays chipped in 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds for James Madison (10-8, 3-2 Colonial Athletic Association).
Drexel (3-13, 1-4) shot just 12 of 50 for 24 percent from the floor, and 4 of 19 for 21 percent from long range.
The Dragons opened on a 9-0 surge with 15:03 to play in the first half, but then went cold, shooting 0 of 19 from the floor, 3 of 6 from the line and trailed 17-12 at the break.
The Dukes opened the second with a Grays' 3-pointer and seven straight points by Dalembert, and the Dukes led by double digits the rest of the way.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hughes
- Guy Pagano
- Tony Chiazza
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Appalachian State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 0-8 |
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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