James Madison Dominates Texas State in Convincing Win
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Atlantic Union Bank Center
James Madison Dukes 82, Texas State Bobcats 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Texas State Bobcats vs James Madison Dukes?
James Madison Dukes beat Texas State Bobcats 82-57 at Atlantic Union Bank Center on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Texas State Bobcats vs James Madison Dukes?
James Madison Dukes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the James Madison Dukes defeated the Texas State Bobcats 82-57 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. This game showcased James Madison's strong home performance, particularly after struggling in recent outings. The Dukes improved their home record to 10-11 and halted a three-game losing streak, while Texas State fell to 11-11 overall.
James Madison's recent form had been concerning, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games leading up to this match. They averaged 73.4 points scored but allowed 79.9 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a record of 1-4, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 76.4 points allowed. In contrast, Texas State had a more balanced recent performance, going 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 74.2 points scored and 77.2 points allowed. However, they entered this game on a one-game losing streak, having lost their previous match against Coastal Carolina by a score of 70-72.
At home, James Madison had a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while Texas State struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on March 1, 2025, where James Madison lost 93-102 at Texas State, adding an extra layer of motivation for the Dukes in this rematch.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to compete at full strength. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had James Madison favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds for the over were -112.0, while the under was slightly favored at -108.0. James Madison's moneyline was listed at -218.0, while Texas State was at 180.0, indicating a clear expectation of a home victory.
The conditions of the game appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported. As the game progressed, viewers could watch for key moments, including free throws by players like Kaden Gumbs and Mark Drone, who contributed to the scoring in the latter part of the second half. Gumbs made two free throws, bringing Texas State to 53 points, while Drone also converted a pair of free throws shortly after. Justin Taylor added to the Dukes' lead with his own free throws, pushing the score to 80-55. The game concluded with a dunk from Eli Wilborn, assisted by Kose Egbule, solidifying the Dukes' dominant performance.
Overall, this game served as a significant turnaround for James Madison, showcasing their ability to bounce back from recent struggles and assert their dominance at home against Texas State.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | JMU -5.5 | 143.5 o -112 / u -108 | Texas State Bobcats +180 · James Madison Dukes -218 |
Leaders
- PointsJustin McBride18James Madison Dukes
- AssistsBradley Douglas5James Madison Dukes
- ReboundsChristian Brown9James Madison Dukes
- PointsMark Drone17Texas State Bobcats
- AssistsKaden Gumbs4Texas State Bobcats
- ReboundsRobert Fields6Texas State Bobcats
Recent form
James Madison Dukes
Last 10: 3-7Streak L373.4 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L83-90vs South Alabama JaguarsJan 23
- L72-77at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 17
- L65-80at App State MountaineersJan 15
- W70-69vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 10
- L64-66vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 8
- W78-74at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 3
- L74-103at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 30
- L92-96at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 20
- L68-77at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 18
- W68-67vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 6
Texas State Bobcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.2 scored · 77.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L70-72at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 23
- W74-67vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 17
- W59-54vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 15
- L82-83at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 10
- L70-80at Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 9
- W84-79at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 3
- L80-100at Troy TrojansDec 31
- W67-65vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 20
- L70-89vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 18
- W86-83vs Southern JaguarsDec 11
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Texas State Bobcats | James Madison Dukes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-57 | 30-57 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 4-17 | 14-32 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 44 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 29 |
| Assists | 9 | 20 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 28 |
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 2 | 92 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half27-47Robert Fields makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half28-47Robert Fields makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-50Justin McBride makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kose Egbule assists)
- 2nd Half30-50Robert Fields makes layup (DJ Hall assists)
- 2nd Half30-52Gabe Newhof makes layup (Justin McBride assists)
- 2nd Half30-54Justin McBride makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half30-56Bradley Douglas makes layup (Christian Brown assists)
- 2nd Half31-56Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-56Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-59Cliff Davis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Preston Fowler assists)
- 2nd Half34-59DJ Hall makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half34-62Cliff Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Preston Fowler assists)
- 2nd Half37-62Jalen Bolden makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kaden Gumbs assists)
- 2nd Half37-64Preston Fowler makes 19-foot jumper (Bradley Douglas assists)
- 2nd Half39-64Mark Drone makes layup (Kaden Gumbs assists)
- 2nd Half39-65Ike Cornish makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-65Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-65Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-67Gabe Newhof makes layup (Justin McBride assists)
- 2nd Half41-68Gabe Newhof makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-68Mark Drone makes layup
- 2nd Half44-68Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-70Justin McBride makes layup
- 2nd Half44-71Justin McBride makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-71Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-73Ike Cornish makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half46-73Tay Knox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-73Mark Drone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-73Franck Emmou makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-76Bradley Douglas makes 26-foot three point jumper (Gabe Newhof assists)
- 2nd Half51-77Bradley Douglas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-78Bradley Douglas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-78Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-78Kaden Gumbs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-78Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-78Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-79Justin Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-80Justin Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-80Robert Fields makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half57-82Eli Wilborn makes 1-foot dunk (Kose Egbule assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours James Madison Dukes, below favours Texas State Bobcats.
Venue
- Atlantic Union Bank CenterHarrisonburg, VA
- Attendance3556
- OfficialsRyan Christian, Donta Carter, Kyle Bowen
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