In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, James Madison triumphed over Georgia Southern with a final score of 77-72. Mark Freeman was a standout player for the Dukes, scoring 26 points with an impressive shooting performance, going 10 for 16 overall, 3 for 6 from three-point territory, and converting 3 out of 4 free throws.
Joining him in the scoring effort was Xavier Brown, who contributed significantly with 18 points while hitting 6 of 12 shots, including an impressive 6 for 10 from beyond the arc. Brown also added six rebounds to his stat line. Bryce Lindsay further solidified the Dukes’ offense with 14 points, making 6 of his 12 attempts, although he struggled a bit from long range, shooting 2 for 7 from three-point land.
On the opposing side, the Eagles found their top scorer in Adante’ Holiman, who netted 22 points in a valiant effort. Georgia Southern’s Bradley Douglas also made a notable impact with 10 points and two steals, while Tyson Brown contributed eight points alongside 11 rebounds, helping to keep the game competitive.
Both squads are scheduled to return to action this Saturday, with James Madison set to face Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern gearing up to host Old Dominion. The upcoming games promise more exciting basketball action for fans as the teams continue their campaigns in the Sun Belt Conference.
