HARRISONBURG, Va. — In a commanding performance on Thursday evening, James Madison triumphed over Georgia State with a decisive score of 83-63. Bryce Lindsay was the standout player of the game, contributing 23 points to help secure the victory for the Dukes.

Lindsay’s shooting was notable, as he connected on 7 of his 16 attempts from the floor, which included a commendable 5 of 12 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he was perfect at the free-throw line, sinking all four of his attempts. Alongside him, Elijah Hutchins-Everett made a strong impact, contributing 16 points by shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Both Mark Freeman and Xavier Brown also made their mark on the scoreboard, each adding 11 points to the Dukes’ winning tally.

On the opposing side, the Panthers put forth a solid effort, led by Cesare Edwards, who scored 14 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Georgia State received additional scoring support from Malachi Brown, who added 12 points to the team’s efforts, matched by teammate Zarigue Nutter, also with 12 points.

This win improves James Madison’s record to 18-10 overall, and 11-4 in the Sun Belt Conference, showcasing their strength as they continue through the season. Meanwhile, Georgia State falls to 12-16 overall, with a conference record of 7-8, as they look to bounce back in upcoming games.