Longwood Lancers Defeat James Madison Dukes 82-72
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Joan Perry Brock Center
Longwood Lancers 82, James Madison Dukes 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won James Madison Dukes vs Longwood Lancers?
Longwood Lancers beat James Madison Dukes 82-72 at Joan Perry Brock Center on November 12, 2025.
In a compelling matchup at the Joan Perry Brock Center, the Longwood Lancers secured an 82-72 victory over the James Madison Dukes. This win marks a significant moment for Longwood, as they improved their record to 3-1 for the season, while James Madison fell to 2-3. The game showcased Longwood's ability to capitalize on home court advantage, as they have historically performed better at home compared to their away games.
Longwood entered the game with a recent form of 3-7 in their last ten outings, but they managed to break a one-game losing streak with this win. Their scoring average in those ten games was 75.4 points per game, while they allowed an average of 76.7 points. In their last five games leading up to this fixture, Longwood had an average of 74.6 points scored and 74.4 points allowed, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance.
James Madison, on the other hand, came into the game with a stronger recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games. They were on a two-game winning streak, averaging 77.5 points scored and allowing 75.2 points. Their last five games saw them average 75.6 points scored but with a higher allowance of 78.4 points, suggesting a trend of high-scoring games, though with some defensive vulnerabilities.
The matchup was notable not only for the teams' current standings but also for their respective performances at home and away. Longwood had a home record of 2-3, while James Madison had a mixed away record of 3-2, highlighting the importance of the venue in this contest. The Lancers' ability to perform well in front of their home crowd likely contributed to their success in this game.
In terms of previous meetings, this was a fresh encounter, and both teams were eager to establish dominance early in the season. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences that could have impacted either team's performance, allowing both squads to field their best lineups.
The market had priced Longwood as the favorite, reflecting their home advantage and the confidence in their ability to perform at the Joan Perry Brock Center. The odds provided by the market indicated a strong belief in Longwood's chances, which they validated with their performance.
The conditions for the game were favorable, with a lively atmosphere that often accompanies early-season matchups. Fans were treated to a competitive display of basketball, with both teams demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Key moments in the second half included several free throws made by Alphonzo Billups III and Jacoi Hutchinson, which helped to extend Longwood's lead as the game progressed. The final scoring plays included a layup by Bradley Douglas, sealing the Lancers' victory and showcasing their ability to execute under pressure.
Overall, this game was a testament to Longwood's resilience and ability to perform at home, while James Madison will look to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsJohan Nziemi12Longwood Lancers
- AssistsRedd Thompson Jr.3Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsJohan Nziemi8Longwood Lancers
- PointsBradley Douglas22James Madison Dukes
- AssistsBradley Douglas7James Madison Dukes
- ReboundsEddie Ricks III12James Madison Dukes
Recent form
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L175.4 scored · 76.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L60-78at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 8
- W92-55vs Mary Baldwin Fighting SquirrelsNov 4
- L79-88at Winthrop EaglesMar 8
- W83-66at South Carolina Upstate SpartansMar 1
- L59-85vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 28
- L82-87at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 22
- W90-77vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 20
- L68-77vs Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 15
- L72-83at High Point PanthersFeb 14
- L69-71vs Radford HighlandersFeb 8
James Madison Dukes
Last 10: 7-3Streak W277.5 scored · 75.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- W84-70vs Coppin State EaglesNov 9
- W70-56vs Washington and Lee GeneralsNov 6
- L71-85at Akron ZipsNov 4
- L60-79vs Troy TrojansMar 10
- L93-102at Texas State BobcatsMar 1
- W85-79at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 26
- W78-73vs Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 22
- W83-63vs Georgia State PanthersFeb 21
- W74-73at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 15
- W77-72at Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| High Point | 31-5 | - | 15-1 |
| Winthrop | 23-11 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Radford | 16-16 | 6 | 9-7 |
| Longwood | 16-16 | 7 | 8-8 |
| UNC Asheville | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| Presbyterian | 15-18 | 8 | 7-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 15-17 | 9 | 6-10 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 13-19 | 10 | 5-11 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-29 | 14 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | James Madison Dukes | Longwood Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-58 | 21-56 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 4-19 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 21 |
| Free throws | 10-19 | 36-42 |
| Free throw % | 53 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 29 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 32 |
| Fouls | 27 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-55Elijah Jones made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Benard.
- 2nd Half41-57Elijah Jones made Layup. Assisted by KJ McClurg.
- 2nd Half41-59KJ McClurg made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-61Jacoi Hutchinson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-61Gabe Newhof made Layup. Assisted by Justin Taylor.
- 2nd Half43-62Johan Nziemi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-63Johan Nziemi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-63Gabe Newhof made Layup. Assisted by Bradley Douglas.
- 2nd Half47-63Cliff Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-64Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-65Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-66Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-66Justin McBride made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Paul Lewis.
- 2nd Half52-66Eli Wilborn made Dunk. Assisted by Bradley Douglas.
- 2nd Half54-66Bradley Douglas made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-66Bradley Douglas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-69Emanuel Richards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Jones.
- 2nd Half55-70Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-71Elijah Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-71Cliff Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bradley Douglas.
- 2nd Half59-71Bradley Douglas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-71Bradley Douglas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-71Eddie Ricks III made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-73Johan Nziemi made Dunk. Assisted by Alphonzo Billups III.
- 2nd Half63-73Cliff Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-73Cliff Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-74Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-75Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-75Gabe Newhof made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-75Bradley Douglas made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-75Eddie Ricks III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-76Emanuel Richards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-77Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-78Alphonzo Billups III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-79Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-80Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-80Bradley Douglas made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-81Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-82Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-82Bradley Douglas made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Longwood Lancers, below favours James Madison Dukes.
Venue
- Joan Perry Brock CenterFarmville, VA
- OfficialsMark Schnur, Jerry Heater, Anthony Eades
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