James Madison Dukes 80, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated James Madison Dukes 86–80 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 14:33 swung win probability 58% → 94%. 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 | 33 | 47 | 80 |
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 35 | 51 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 14:33 swung win probability 58% → 94%.
Why James Madison Dukes lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 14:33 (win probability 58% → 94% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-6.
- Outscored 28-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 8–0 | H1 6:23 | 36% → 68% |
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 9–0 | H2 14:33 | 58% → 94% |