If ever there was a game where you needed everything, today was that game. It was a game where the Dukes went just 1-12 from the 3-point line. That lone 3-point shot was by Precious Hall in the 2nd half in a critical moment of the game. Precious Hall finished the game with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 turnovers. Burkholder finished the game with a double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assist. Hislop finished with 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assist. Toia Giggets was one point away from having a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. The player that deserves a ton of credit is Destiny Jones-oh my goodness the states won't show it, but defensively she was money. She finished with 6 points and 7 rebounds, 6 of those coming on the defensive end.
If you were listening to the game, I am sure you were frustrated and thinking to yourself, "uh oh." You were probably thinking that this was a bad time to have a bad game, and your thoughts would be justified. The team went down early 21-6, but would climb back in the first half and tie it 3 times before being down 5 points at the half-38-31. In the second half, the Dukes started off strong and would take a 14 point lead with about 10 minutes to go at 56-42. And just when you thought the game was in the bag, the Tribe would put on a run and get within 4. But the Dukes would respond defensively by getting a couple of steals and blocks-mainly from Burkholder. Ultimately, the Dukes would push the lead back to 8, but in the end, JMU would win 68-63.
The Dukes are now 8-1 in CAA play, 2nd place, and 14-7 overall. The next two games are at home. This coming Thursday they have a date with UNCW, should be another good game as they are now playing well. However, the big one, is Sunday vs Delaware.
Notes: Jasmine Gill has left the team for personal reasons.
Game notes: http://www.jmusports.com/newLiveStats/Basketball/index.dbml?GAME_STAT_ID=714155&db_oem_id=14400
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