James Madison Dukes @ Old Dominion Monarchs
Old Dominion defeats James Madison 77-68 in Sun Belt Conference opener
ByData Skrive
Dec 18, 2025, 05:36 am
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Ketron Shaw scored 22 points to help Old Dominion defeat James Madison 77-68 on Wednesday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
Shaw also had six rebounds for the Monarchs (4-8, 1-0), who ended a five-game skid. Jordan Battle made all 10 of his free throws and scored 19. Jared Turner pitched in with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Dukes (7-5, 0-1) were led by Justin McBride with 24 points and seven rebounds. Bradley Douglas and Cliff Davis both scored 13 with Douglas adding seven assists.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
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Referee:Steven Anderson
Referee:Rob Rorke
Referee:Kyle Bowen
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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