James Madison Dukes 65, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated James Madison Dukes 73–65 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:08 swung win probability 93% → 49%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why James Madison Dukes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Dukes | 21 | 44 | 65 |
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 29 | 44 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 10:08 swung win probability 93% → 49%.
Why James Madison Dukes lost
- Lost H1 21-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 15:34 (win probability 55% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 47.2% eFG vs a 52.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 28-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H1 15:34 | 55% → 81% |
| James Madison Dukes | 9–0 | H2 10:08 | 93% → 49% |