RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Tim Lyle had a layup and hit one of two free throws in the final 29.6 seconds Saturday to lift James Madison over Virginia Commonwealth 59-57 in a quarterfinal game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament.

James Madison (12-16) advanced to face George Mason in a semifinal game Sunday. The season ended for Virginia Commonwealth (16-14) with losses in five of their last six games.

Matt Treadwell capped a 15-3 run with a follow-up to give the Rams a 52-45 lead with 4:17 remaining. The Dukes scored 14 of the last 19 points, including seven by Lyle. After Lyle missed a second free throw with 7.9 seconds remaining, VCU's Bo Jones turned the ball over and Lyle dribbled to end the game.

The Rams had a 31-27 halftime lead and led for most of the second half.

Lyle led James Madison with 19 points and Dwayne Braxton added 12 points.

Dominic Jones with 12 points was the only player in double figures for the Rams.