Coastal Carolina’s Kristin Williams showcased a stellar performance, scoring 22 points in the Chanticleers’ 92-84 victory over the Georgia State Panthers. This win sets the stage for Coastal Carolina’s upcoming matchup against the James Madison Dukes (JMU) on March 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Currently, Coastal Carolina holds a record of 14-16 overall and 7-10 in the Sun Belt Conference.
JMU enters this game with an impressive home record of 13-3 and ranks second in the Sun Belt, averaging 15.1 assists per game, led by Zakiya Stephenson with an average of 4.3 assists. The Dukes’ shooting percentage stands at 44.7% from the field, significantly above the 37.8% shooting percentage that Coastal Carolina has allowed to opponents this season. Conversely, the Chanticleers have maintained a shooting percentage of 40.5%, slightly surpassing JMU’s opponents who average 38.2%.
This matchup marks the second encounter between these teams in conference play this season, with JMU having won the first meeting 71-68 on December 17, 2023. In that game, Stephenson contributed 16 points to secure the victory.
Recent Performances and Key Players
In the past ten games, JMU has demonstrated strong form, achieving a record of 9-1. The Dukes have averaged 77.5 points, with 36.2 rebounds, 17.3 assists, 9.7 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting an impressive 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged just 57.7 points during this stretch.
On the other hand, Coastal Carolina has experienced a mixed run, posting a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. The Chanticleers average 73.7 points, 33.4 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 10.6 steals, and 4.9 blocks per game, shooting 40.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.7 points.
Player Highlights
For JMU, Peyton McDaniel leads the scoring with an impressive average of 18.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Bree Robinson has also been crucial, averaging 15.3 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 steals over the last ten games. Coastal Carolina relies on the contributions of Williams, who averages 13.4 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals, alongside Tessa Grady, who has averaged 16.0 points in her last ten outings.
As both teams prepare for this exciting clash, fans will be watching closely to see if Coastal Carolina can capitalize on their recent momentum, while JMU aims to defend its strong home record and continue its push for a successful season.
