Miller, Morgan State host JMU

Published Dec. 20, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

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James Madison (9-2) vs. Morgan State (4-7)

Hill Field House, Baltimore; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two senior guards will be on display as Takal Molson and James Madison will battle Malik Miller and Morgan State. Molson is averaging 13 points over the last five games. Miller is averaging 9.8 points over the last five games.

SUPER SENIORS: James Madison has relied heavily on its seniors. Molson, Vado Morse, Charles Falden and Alonzo Sule have combined to account for 51 percent of the team's scoring this year and 43 percent of all Dukes points over the team's last five games.MIGHTY MOLSON: Molson has connected on 25.8 percent of the 31 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 4 of 14 over the last five games. He's also made 62.5 percent of his foul shots this season.

SLIPPING AT 74: Morgan State is 0-7 this year when it allows 74 points or more and 4-0 when holding opponents to fewer than 74.

PERFECT WHEN: James Madison is a perfect 8-0 when its defense holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 43.9 percent or less. The Dukes are 1-2 when allowing opponents to shoot any better than that.

STINGY STATE: Morgan State has forced opponents into committing turnovers on 28.1 percent of all possessions this year, the fourth-highest rate among all Division I teams.

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