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03-06 07:00

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The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles held off the James Madison Dukes 86-80 in an NCAA basketball game on March 6, 2026. USM used a strong start and clutch free-throw shooting late to secure a important home victory in Sun Belt Conference action. The Golden Eagles came out firing, building a substantial lead in the first half with efficient shooting and aggressive defense. James Madison weathered the early storm and began to chip away at the deficit, using their physicality to get to the free-throw line and slow the game down. By the second half, the Dukes had fully erased the USM lead, setting up a tense finish. The game was tied with under four minutes to play when USM's senior guard hit a contested three-pointer to regain the lead for good. James Madison had several opportunities to tie or take the lead in the final minutes but came up empty on key possessions. The Golden Eagles then iced the game by making their final six free throws, securing the six-point win. The victory was crucial for USM's positioning in the competitive Sun Belt conference race.

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The USM vs James Madison fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for USM vs James Madison on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 5, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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